Here‘s a basic but useful article in Newsweek on the causes of the primary care doctor shortage. I think the way specialists are portrayed at the end is unfair, but it’s still worth a read.
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Letters of Intent: Timing
I’ve received some questions about the timing of letters of intent (LOI) for medical school and residency. I recommend the following:
Send the letter as soon as you complete your interview. That way you can knowledgeably discuss your impressions of the institution, while attempting to positively affect your candidacy before being evaluated by the committee. (As you usually don’t know when your application will be discussed, sending immediately after your interview is important.)
Although I recommend sending hard-copy LOIs, if the institution has not prohibited sending emails to the admissions committee/residency administration, there is no harm in emailing your LOI in addition to sending the hard copy.
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Tags: March 2010
Open General Surgery Residency Slots
I just received a tip that the General Surgery Department at Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center (Southern California) was just approved for a residency program to start this July. The institution is seeking to fill four spots for each year, PGY 1-5. Although new programs have drawbacks, this might be a good opportunity for those who are late in the process or have deficiencies that would typically limit their candidacy.
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Tags: March 2010
Getting into Medical School: Tips for Obtaining Optimal Letters of Recommendation
In part because of the failing economy, getting into medical school is becoming increasingly competitive. Top-notch candidates who used to target law or business school are turning their interest toward medicine, a more secure field. Consequently, more competitive candidates are now pursuing a medical career, making the submission of an excellent medical school application more important.
The American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS®) is a centralized application processing service for medical school applicants. AMCAS® accepts letters of recommendation (LOR) for participating medical schools, enabling institutions to receive letters electronically. It also allows the letter of recommendation writers to send their written materials to AMCAS® instead of to individual medical schools, saving time. Read more ›
Tags: Admissions Officers, Amcas, Applying To Medical School, College Application Service, Getting Into Medical School, Letter Of Recommendation, Letter Writer, Letter Writers, Letters Of Recommendation, Medical Career, Medical College Application Service, Medical School Applicants, Medical School Application, Medical Schools
AMSA Conference Featured Speaker Reminder
Just a reminder that I will be speaking at the 60th Annual American Medical Student Association national conference on Saturday, March 13 at 11:30am. The conference is being held in Anaheim. My lecture will cover insider tips for optimizing applications for residency. See you there!
Tags: February 2010
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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