The residency application abyss: insights and advice.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2011
Abstract
Most medical students apply for residency training upon completion of medical school. The choice of specialty is one of a student's first major career decisions, and the application process often results in considerable anxiety, as it is competitive, unpredictable, and requires a significant investment of time and money. This article, which addresses several important facets of the residency application using both experiential and evidence-based data, is organized chronologically into sections that describe a logical approach to applying for residency: choice of a specialty, the personal statement, the interview day, and developing a rank list. A list of relevant websites is also included. This paper is a resource that provides timely and tangible guidance to medical students applying for residency training.
Volume
84
Issue
3
First Page
195
Last Page
202
ISSN
1551-4056
Published In/Presented At
Olson, D. P., Oatts, J. T., Fields, B. G., & Huot, S. J. (2011). The residency application abyss: insights and advice. The Yale journal of biology and medicine, 84(3), 195–202.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
21966036
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article