One of the most frustrating aspects of medical school and residency is the hidden curriculum. The stuff you kind of just figure out along the way and…
In my prior post, When You Should Take Step 3, I went over the importance of USMLE step 3 with regard to fellowships moving forward and gave…
At my hospital, we call first year residents 'interns' and all of the second and third year residents are the 'senior residents'. It makes it easier for…
It's been awhile since I used Picmonic. It was my go to medical school resource when I was a first and second-year med student and was even…
I've written a lot about the philosophy behind surviving and thriving in residency. Which is great and all but it doesn't help you when you forgot to…
Initially inspired by a blog post from LifeOfAMedStudent.com about how to write your residency personal statement I wanted to share a few tips and tricks on how to…
I don't think I'm ready for my second year of residency. As second years we have to cover the PCU (progressive care unit), a step down unit…
I'm about to finish my first year of residency. Although I might not be ready to be a resident I sure as hell am ready to not…
Residency is hard. Anyone who tells you differently needs a stat GI consult because they’re full of it. You will be tired physically, mentally and emotionally, regardless…
During residency time is money and I have neither. These products and services helped me save a little bit of both. Also I found a new favorite pair…