Quick tip: Ensure that the email and mailing addresses you provide to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) are up-to-date, and once the interview season starts, check your spam box regularly. Many medical schools and residencies contact applicants through email, and you would not want to miss an important notification or invitation because of a simple oversight.
Sadly, Medicine is Not an Exception
For those of us who have worked in academic medicine, the findings of Gender Differences in the Salaries of Physician Researchers, a recent JAMA publication, was not a surprise. Still, it’s worth reading the commentary at the end of the article, especially for those who will be choosing specialties in the not so distant future.
Every Emergency Medicine Spot Filled in the 2012 Match
In the 2012 NRMP Match, all 1668 of the available Match positions in Emergency Medicine were filled. The fierce competition likely stems from a variety of factors – popularity of the field and the fact that currently, medical students apply to more residency spots than they had in years past. Either way medical students need to understand that matching into EM is not easy. Having an early strategy, submitting optimal written materials, and interviewing well are critical.
Here‘s is an article in the Annals of Emergency Medicine regarding last year’s Emergency match.
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The Craft of Writing
Two weeks ago I blogged about the importance of using your personal statement to showcase your accomplishments, while ensuring your essay does not become a resume in prose. In the “The Sound of a Sentence,” Constance Hale reviews techniques a writer can use to invigorate his or her compositions.
During my medical school admissions process, I introduced myself to my Duke interviewer who said, “Ever since reading your secondary essay, I’ve been looking forward to meeting you!” I had made a favorable impression and distinguished myself through my writing – the goal of my essay. I find some applicants are simply slogging through the process of writing their personal statements. Remember that you only have a small piece of geography to catch the admission reader’s attention. Use the personal statement space to your advantage, and don’t lose a great opportunity to make a positive impression!
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Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital. She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more
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