It is the middle of the interview season, and you haven’t heard from a number of programs you applied to. With the pandemic shifting the normal schedule of interviews, it is unclear to you whether programs are delaying sending out invites, or if you missed the cut. Either way, you know you have to resort […]
Pros and Cons of Virtual Interview Season
Initially, I imagined this virtual residency interview season would be a struggle in terms of getting a good feel for a residency program. While I do believe it is more difficult to grasp the culture of the program over webcam and miss the opportunity to visit each hospital in person, I am impressed with how […]
Residency Application – The Letter of Recommendation
Asking for a letter of recommendation for residency application can be tricky especially during COVID times, when time spent with attending physicians may be minimized as a result of social distancing and hiatus from clerkships. When determining a strong letter writer, you will want to make sure you are asking a physician who you have […]
