The National Resident Matching Program® does an excellent job of amassing and publishing relevant data regarding the Match. Their most useful information is found in the NRMP Program Director Survey and Charting Outcomes of the Match. The organization recently published Results of the 2015 NRMP Applicant Survey. While the information is less strategic for candidates making application decisions, it’s still pretty interesting to see what factors students use in deciding where to apply (geography is more important than reputation in general) and where to rank. It’s worth a look.
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Hand-Written Thank You Notes: Easy for You to Do and Can Make Them So Happy
I get asked by clients about the best way to send post-interview thank you notes – email versus snail mail. I strongly advise sending hand-written notes. Email can be viewed as less labor-intensive or thoughtful.
You can still get the notes in quickly: Put them in the mail the morning after you’ve completed your interview. I’ve even had applicants tell me they bring blank thank you notes to the interview day, complete the cards after their interviews, and leave them with the administrative assistant.
How and When to Choose your Specialty
Check out this featured Student Doctor Network piece by Dr. David Presser and me called Choosing a Specialty:The Generalist vs. the Early-Committer. It’s valuable for anyone in college through the third year of medical school (maybe more).
Medical School and Residency Interviews: Let Your Story Show Your Glory
With medical school and residency interview seasons approaching, it’s critical that you create a strategy to optimally manage the process. Remember that interviews are a persuasive endeavor – not simply a chance to introduce yourself. You need to use examples of your accomplishments to convince the interviewer of your worthiness.
Take a look at this short piece I wrote to get you on the right track fast.
Working for Satisfaction, $, or Both?
Here’s a thoughtful New York Times article on work satisfaction, the influence of compensation on decision-making, and human motivation that has many applications to a career in medicine.
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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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