Are Medical Residents and Fellows Employees or Students?
A recent decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Mares v. … Read more
Residency
The Slippery Concept of “Professionalism” in Residency is a Problem
Residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited training programs know well that “Professionalism” is one of the … Read more
Top 5 Steps If You Are Placed on Residency Remediation
Many residents and fellows in graduate medical education programs who reach out to me for … Read more
Ask Me Anything: Dr. Christopher Choukalas, Academic Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
Dr. Choukalas is an academic anesthesiologist and intensive care physician. He is Co-PI on a … Read more
How to Manage Your Finances in Medical Residency
Transitioning from medical school to residency marks one of the biggest changes in your medical … Read more
Two-Phase Residency Match Proposed by NRMP
NRMP would eliminate the SOAP in favor of a two-phase main residency match The National … Read more
Ask Me Anything: Dr. Michael McDowell, Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Dr. McDowell is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and … Read more
5 Steps to Take If You Are Fired From Your Residency Program
No matter where you are in your residency training, a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, … Read more
How do I handle a waiver request with the NRMP?
Most people who have obtained a residency or fellowship position can breathe a sigh of … Read more
Ten Resources That You Need To Succeed As A Resident Physician Onwards
Are you a resident physician? A fully licensed and board-certified physician? If so, then you … Read more
Homeownership Tips for Medical School Graduates: Yes, You Can!
You’ve been laser-focused on your studies for a long time. It may even feel like … Read more
Graduating from Veterinary School: Approaching the VIRMP Application
So, you are interested in applying for a Veterinary Internship or Residency position for advanced … Read more
The Ultimate Guide For Discovering Your Best Fit: Hospital Or Private Practice
After years of dedication to the specialty area and with just a few months left … Read more
Stay Safe: A Mantra for New Residents
The first year of residency has never been easy. The jump one must make from … Read more
The Residency Switch – An Update
Since I originally published my article about switching residencies, I have been contacted by medical students … Read more
Specialty Overview: Diagnostic Radiology
Are you considering Diagnostic Radiology (DR) as your specialty? Here is what Diagnostic Radiology is … Read more
7 Steps to Take During Residency to Prepare for a Full-Time Locum Tenens Career
Are you a resident about to graduate from training? Have you decided that you’re going … Read more
Dr. Jossie Carreras Tartak: Young Physician Profile
Dr. Jossie Carreras Tartak is a physician currently completing her residency in Emergency Medicine at … Read more
Guide to SDN Resources
Updated October 21, 2021. When most people think of the Student Doctor Network, they think … Read more
“The Boards”: USMLE Overview
What are “The Boards”? The MCAT consumes the minds of premed students. However, an even … Read more