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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jul 10, 202417 min read
How to Write a Case Report
For medical students, how to write a case report is an important skill, as case reports provide an opportunity for publication.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
May 8, 20246 min read
MMI schools: Schools that require MMI interviews in the 2024–2025 application cycle
The MMI interview for 2024-2025 cycle is used at many US and Canadian medical schools, dental schools, pharmacy schools, and PA schools.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
May 6, 20246 min read
MMI schools: Schools that require MMI interviews in the 2022–2023 application cycle
This list of MMI schools includes medical schools, dental schools, veterinary schools, and pharmacy schools that use MMI interviews.
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Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA
Mar 28, 20245 min read
Schools that require the CASPer test: 2024-2025 Application Cycle
If you'd like to jump straight to your area of interest, please see these posts that address specific areas related to CASPer test prep:...
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Samir Desai MD & Rajani Katta MD
Jan 29, 20248 min read
What if I Don’t Match? An Introduction to the 2024 SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)
For applicants who fail to match during the 2024 residency match, it is important to understand how the SOAP match process works.
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Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA
Jun 16, 20235 min read
Schools that require the CASPer test: 2023-2024 Application Cycle
This post lists US schools requesting the Casper exam for 2023/2024: medical, dental, veterinary, and physician assistant schools.
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Samir Desai MD & Rajani Katta MD
Feb 28, 20238 min read
What if I Don’t Match? An Introduction to the 2023 SOAP (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)
What is SOAP? How does the SOAP match work? In 2012, the NRMP established the Match Week Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program...
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Aug 22, 202210 min read
Altus Suite and the CASPer Exam for the Residency Match: What You Need to Know
Some programs, including ophthalmology, now require the Casper exam, Snapshot, and Duet Altus Suite assessments for the residency match
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Jenny Li-Wang BA & Rajani Katta MD
Jul 29, 20224 min read
How to Succeed on the AAMC PREview Situational Judgement Test
The AAMC PREview is a situational judgement exam required by some medical schools, consisting of 30 scenarios with potential responses
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jun 28, 20224 min read
Matching into a Competitive Residency: Develop a Relation with a Faculty Advocate
When planning to apply for a competitive residency, it can be very helpful to develop a relationship with a potential faculty advocate
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jun 28, 20224 min read
Matching into a Competitive Residency:Importance of Writing a Compelling ERAS and Personal Statement
A compelling ERAS and personal statement that emphasizes your fit with a residency program can help in the residency match
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jun 22, 20225 min read
Three Key Strategies to Help You Match into a Competitive Residency
For a competitive residency match, these 3 strategies can be critical: a strong connection, a faculty advocate, and a compelling ERAS.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jun 22, 20226 min read
Strategy for a Successful Match: Develop a strong relationship with residency programs
For a successful match, it helps to develop a strong relationship with a program's faculty, such as via clinical interests or research.
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Samir Desai
Jun 3, 202212 min read
How to Succeed in Your Telemedicine Rotation
To succeed in a telemedicine rotation, medical students and IMGs should follow these best practices and strategies for success.
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Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA
May 11, 202210 min read
Introduction to Basic Medical Ethics for the Casper Test, MMI, and Medical School Interview
Learning the basics of medical ethics, including 4 key principles, is important for the Casper test, MMI, or medical school interview
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Mar 3, 20224 min read
Congratulations on Your Successful Match! Here’s What You Do Now
If you recently matched into a residency program, congratulations! These next steps can help set the foundation for a successful residency
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Mar 3, 20226 min read
What to Do If You Don't Match into a Residency: Important Next Steps
What happens if you don’t match into a residency? It’s important to start taking action immediately, and these next steps can help.
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Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA
Feb 28, 20227 min read
Casper Practice Test: Example Scenarios
For Casper test practice questions and answers, please see our example scenarios and responses. These can help as you prepare for the Casper
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Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA
Feb 28, 202212 min read
Types of Casper Test Questions and How to Answer Them
There are five main types of Casper test questions associated with scenarios. These tips and strategies can help you ace your responses.
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Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA
Feb 28, 202213 min read
How to Prepare for the Casper Test: Tips and Strategies
These tips for Casper test prep can help you prepare for both video and text-based scenarios, as well as typed responses and video responses
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