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.

Wellness, 7 min read

What Is The Importance Of Sleep And Dedicated Rest For Students And Residents?

Vanessa Piazza, M. D., is a board-certified emergency room physician practicing in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since 1997, Dr. Piazza has been practicing emergency medicine at the Charity Hospital, which subsequently became University Medical Center post-Hurricane…

January 20, 2022

Wellness, 8 min read

The Challenges Of Medical Education: Sources and Solutions

Alina Syros, MPH, and Alexander Gibstein, BA are first-year medical students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.…

June 9, 2021

Wellness, 9 min read

Do Diet and Exercise Matter in Promoting Medical Student and Resident Wellness?

Sara Stewart, BS, and Alina Syros, MPH are first-year medical students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Jose Perez, MD is a third-year orthopedic surgery resident at the University of Miami.…

May 23, 2021

Wellness, 5 min read

How To Prevent Medical Student and Resident Burnout?

Written by: Emily Orille, DO; is an emergency medicine doctor andassistant program director; and also sits on the Wellness Committee at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mt. Clemens Michigan.…

April 23, 2021

Wellness, 10 min read

What Are Strategies to Avoid Burnout During Intense Studying?

Written by: Joshua Ginsburg an emergency medicine physician in Chalmette, LA. He received his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine, completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Virginia, and completed a fellowship …

March 25, 2021