Resources for medical students and residents

Practical advice written by physicians, residents and students — matching, board exams, clerkships, interviews, letters of recommendation, personal statements and staying well while you train.

Interviews, 10 min read

Tips For Surgical Residency Interviews

Once you are invited for an interview, you have passed the first and most important screening test. It means your scores and written credentials are acceptable and you are one of the chosen few to be given a precious interview. Now you have to master the inter…

March 24, 2021

Interviews, 10 min read

How Do I Prepare For Residency Interviews?

While your USMLE® Step 1, USMLE® Step 2 CK, COMLEX® Step 1, COMLEX® Step 2 grades, personal statement, and letters of recommendation may help you obtain interviews for a residency position, your interview will most likely determine your ultimate fate. A great …

Jesse A. Cole, MD, Neuroradiologist, AOA graduate and author of “Getting Into Medical School Today”, March 23, 2021