Medical School and Residency

How Should I Prepare for a Surgical Rotation? Surgery clerkships can be intimidating, but following these guidelines may boost your confidence and promote success.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 27, 2009
How Can I Counteract the Depressing Hospital Setting? Spending day after day in a hospital, surrounded by sick people, can deflate even the most motivated student. Learn some coping tips here.
Experts And Viewpoints, April 27, 2009
Will Long Work Hours Diminish My Mental Abilities? One hospital requires med students and interns to work 36-hour shifts every 3 days.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 23, 2009
Is Pregnancy During Residency Manageable? Many female residents are in their prime childbearing years, but juggling a new baby with residency demands can be challenging.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 12, 2009
Am I Ready for Residency? These guidelines can help ease the transition from medical school to medical practice.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 19, 2009
Are Board Scores Important When Applying for Residency? Many programs use these scores to screen applicants, but there are other important factors as well.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 02, 2009
Do I Need Anxiety Medication? "Exams make me so nervous that I perform poorly. Would medication help?"
Experts And Viewpoints, January 28, 2009
How Should I Schedule My Clinical Rotations? Some general principles can help you maximize your clinical experience.
Experts And Viewpoints, January 07, 2009
How Can I Increase My Confidence in Doing Physical Exams? What should I do if I lack confidence when examining patients, regardless of how knowledgeable I am?
Experts And Viewpoints, December 18, 2008
How Can I Be Successful on the Job? Many medical trainees are classic overachievers, but too much confidence can get you in trouble.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 26, 2008
What Should I Do If I Witness a Medical Error? A medical student who sees an attending physician or resident commit an error must handle the situation ethically and diplomatically.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 14, 2008
How Can I Get Involved in Research? I would like to be a research assistant or pursue my own research project. How can I find a suitable professor to work with, and how should I approach one?
Experts And Viewpoints, November 03, 2008
Can I Change Residency Programs After I Start? These guidelines can help you optimize a residency switch.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 02, 2008
How Should I Get Recommendation Letters for Residency? Asking faculty to write letters of recommendation for you can be a daunting -- but doable -- task.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 01, 2008
Which Residency Programs Support Research? As someone who is preparing to be an MD/PhD, how do I go about looking for a residency with an environment that also sees medical research as a part of my training?
Experts And Viewpoints, August 22, 2008
What Should I Bring on Overnight Call? This "Top 10" list could make your overnight shifts just a little more comfortable and productive.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 18, 2008
How Can I Develop a Good CV for Residency? How important are involvements in volunteer work, outside clinical work, hobbies, sports, foreign languages, etc?
Experts And Viewpoints, July 03, 2008
Is Competition Important in Medical School? How important is competition among medical students? How do we train our minds to strive for absolute excellence rather than a relative one?
Experts And Viewpoints, June 16, 2008
How Can I Find Love During Training? Developing a romantic relationship seems very difficult during medical training. Is there anything I can do to improve my prospects?
Experts And Viewpoints, June 10, 2008
How Can I Avoid Clinical Mistakes? I am constantly worrying about making mistakes. Is there any way to minimize errors?
Experts And Viewpoints, May 19, 2008

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