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Residency Specialty Spotlight: Dermatology
As a physician, you may choose between a wide range of medical specialties. If you are particularly interested in focusing on the health of the...
Asking for Letters of Reference for a U.S. Medical Residency Program
Last week on the blog, we talked about who you might want to ask for letters of reference for a U.S. medical residency program. With...
Residency Specialty Spotlight: Psychiatry
May is National Mental Health Month, which provides an excellent opportunity for foreign medical students and graduates to consider a U.S. residency program in psychiatry...
Deciding Who to Ask for Letters of Reference
The ERAS application opens on June 6, which is less than two weeks away! Although you still have the whole summer to get your application...
Developing and Updating Your CV: A Guide for Foreign Medical Students
The words “curriculum vitae” are Latin for “course of life,” and that translation certainly rings true for medical students. Over the course of your medical...
Planning Out Your Personal Statement: The First Step of the Writing Process
As the start date for the 2018 ERAS application process draws near -- mark your calendar for June 6! -- it is important to start...
Understanding the Requirements for ECFMG Certification
As a foreign medical graduate, the most significant difference between your residency application process and that of an American student is the requirement for certification...
Tips for Foreign Medical Residency Applicants: Plan Ahead
In less than a month, the medical residency application process for 2018 is going to get underway. If you are a foreign medical student or...
Residency Specialty Spotlight: Anesthesiology
Pain management is a hot topic in the field of health care right now. If you are interested in dedicating your career to the...
Inpatient vs Outpatient Treatment Settings: What’s the Difference?
If you are a foreign medical student thinking about applying to residency programs in the United States, one of the questions that you may be...
Residency Specialty Spotlight: Family Medicine
One of the most popular residency specialty areas for foreign medical graduates is family medicine. According to data from the National Residency Match Program (NMRP),...
Summer Plans for Clinical Experiences
It’s almost May, which could mean one of two things: If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is right around the corner, and you...