Residency Interview Tip: Don’t Check Your Suit
Let’s just talk about bad decisions: eating a bagel every morning since you have been in New York City; signing up to teach an anatomy class when you can only make 2 out of 20 classes because of your...
View ArticleFoot. In. My. Mouth. (On An Interview).
First of all, right now I am on a plane for my next batch of interviews and I wanted to make you all well aware that I have on board a hanging bag with my suit and dress in it. Of that, I am proud....
View ArticleTips for Residency Interview Season
I’m finally done with interviews!! I had 15 scheduled but decided to cancel my last 2 because I didn’t really see myself living in one city or going to one program. So I ended up with 12 interviews...
View ArticleLiving in Limbo
Foreword: I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the victims and families of the recent Connecticut shooting. Let this serve as a reminder that we have an obligation to our youth, those who...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Rank List
Some readers have expressed interest in knowing how to make their rank list. I have a tentative rank list in my head, but, since it’s not due until February 20th, I have scheduled a serious talk with...
View ArticleTaking Step 1 During 3rd Year
By Valerie Libby and Rusty Libby My name is Rusty Libby, Valerie’s brother, and I am a 3rd year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. Both Valerie and I were visiting our parent’s home in...
View ArticleHow to Cope with Match Rank Order List Madness
It’s January and I can’t believe I am a medical student. Not only that, I am a medical student about to graduate and in need of making a match list. I can’t believe this is me because I am sitting in...
View ArticleComparing Different Approaches to Curriculum in Medical Education
My brother, Rusty, recently wrote a blog entry (Taking Step 1 During 3rd Year) on his experience in medical school. I would first like to start out saying how lucky I am to have a brother in medical...
View ArticleTop 25 Ways to Spend Your Free Time in 4th year
TravelVisit friends around the countrySpend Time With Your FamilyGet HealthyHang out with Your FriendsDate/Spend time with your partner (and, obviously, if you have a child)Get Married (if your...
View ArticleHello, March. I’ve Been Waiting For You
Photo credit: Loving Earth / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA It’s March. You know what that means- the beginning of the month when we find out Match results. As March 15th is FINALLY approaching, I have...
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