The time to start researching potential programs is now. In addition to familiarizing yourself with requirements, reaching out and making contact with programs will show an interest. There are many things to consider when researching a program. Do you meet their minimum requirements? What type of experience does the program value? Are there opportunities to audition for them? What […]
How to pay for Your 4th Year of Medical School
It’s one of the things you don’t think about early on. The cost of applying to residency is significant. It’s like applying to medical school, only worse in my opinion. The average person spends ~$10,000 for the residency application process. And given this past year, it’s likely to increase, as more applicants are applying to […]
Applying to Residency: Writing Update Letters
They say applying to residency has become a game. Yes, you work hard for 4 years, take Steps 1 and 2, find letter writers, slave over a personal statement, rewrite your resume, and press submit. Then you think it’s just the waiting game, that is, until the interviews roll in. But one thing I’ve learned […]
