Reapplying into Dermatology as a PGY-1 Intern
6 min read This week, I’m sharing an interview with my friend who matched into an excellent dermatology program this year. I wanted to share his story because he’s also a reapplicant. Like me,…
Tag: residency
ERAS Residency Application Photo Requirements
4 min read Your ERAS photo is a vital component to your residency application. At the very least, your photo will be stared at for hours by faculty members as they’re deliberating your…
ERAS 2020: Timeline, Tips, & Tricks for Residency Applicants
5 min read ERAS is the standardized online application that all US medical residency applicants must fill out. It stands for the Electronic Residency Application Service. Familiarize yourself with the ERAS timeline, deadlines,…
How to Survive Medical School: The Ultimate Guide
13 min read Below is the FAQ and ultimate reference guide on how to survive medical school. Some of the topics include applying to med school, studying for Step 1, long-distance relationships, and…
Why I Did Not “Partial Match”: Rank List Strategy for Advanced Specialties
4 min read Most applicants who don’t match into their advanced specialty end up partially matching into an intern year position (see below). I chose to forgo that. So when I didn’t match…
How to (Actually) Match into Dermatology
6 min read In the last 10 years, dermatology has become one of the most, if not the most competitive specialty in medicine. Hundreds of extremely qualified applicants are disappointed each year. Therefore, not…
Review: Jaanuu Scrubs
4 min read Scrubs for the medical fashionista. I was so happy that Jaanuu sent me a pair of scrubs to try out: the biker top in black XS and the jogger pants in…
Not Matching and Moving On
5 min read Monday, March 12, 2018 was probably the single most devastating day of my life. When I received that email in my inbox stating I didn’t match, I hoped to god…