I’ve always been a little indecisive…strike that, I can be a lot indecisive. I also worry about buyer’s remorse. I hate missed opportunities, and I don’t like that so many times in life, one choice is made to the exclusion of all others. So naturally, making my rank order list caused some consternation. For weeks […]
The “GUT” Feeling
Making your residency rank list and picking a residency program is arguably the most important decision you will have to make during medical school. I have asked TONS of people (basically anyone who is willing to talk to me) about how they made their choice, and what factored into their decision. Now, usually when I […]
Love Letters
The phrase “love letters” may lead you to think about Valentine’s Day, poetry, and romantic gestures. But for fourth year medical students, the term love letter refers to the notes from residency program directors saying how much they like you and hope that you’ll rank their program highly. On the one hand, these letters are […]
