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Medical Students: How Do you Select Your Specialty?

‘Tis the season: Yes, it’s time to make those final decisions about your future specialty. However, the way the medical education system is set up, it’s a very difficult and stressful choice to make. Here’s my Student Doctor Network article on how to choose your future career.

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Writing a Compelling Personal Statement

It’s that time of year… Check out my Student Doctor Network® article on how to craft a persuasive personal statement. Remember the goal is to convince the reader of your worthiness – not simply tell a story.

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About Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Michelle Finkel

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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