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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Dec 8, 20217 min read
How difficult is it for international medical graduates (IMGs) to match into a US residency program?
International medical graduates (IMGs) can match into US residency with the right strategies,seeking IMG-friendly programs and specialties
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Dec 6, 20214 min read
What Should I Do if I Don’t Know the Answer to a Question During a Residency Interview?
During a residency interview, you may be asked a question that you don't know how to answer. These strategies can help you
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Dec 5, 20218 min read
How to Respond to the Residency Interview Question "Why Are You Interested in Our Residency Program?
Using this 4-part framework, you can respond to the residency interview question "why this program" with a customized and compelling answer
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Dec 3, 20215 min read
What Should I Do if My Interviewer Asks Illegal Questions During the Residency Interview?
Learn how to respond to illegal residency interview questions, such as religion, age, family planning, or questions that violate NRMP rules
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Dec 3, 20214 min read
The Interview Day: How Do I Stop Being So Anxious During My Residency Interview?
Nervousness and anxiety are completely natural feelings during a residency interview. Learn tips to reduce anxiety and project confidence
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Dec 1, 20213 min read
The Residency Interview: Questions Not to Ask in an Interview
The questions you ask during an interview can reflect your investment and interest in the program. Be astute in your question choice.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Nov 15, 20217 min read
How Do I Answer Behavioral Interview Questions During the Residency Interview?
Behavioral interview questions are often used in residency interviews. Identify examples and structure your response using the STAR approach
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Rajani Katta MD
Oct 13, 202111 min read
How to Find Research Opportunities for Medical Students
How to find research opportunities for medical students? These are very important for the residency match and these strategies can help.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Oct 9, 202114 min read
These 275 Common Residency Interview Questions Will Help You Prepare For Your Interview
These sample residency interview questions will help you prepare, as will a mock interview or practice interview, for a residency interview
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Oct 8, 20218 min read
Questions to Ask Residency Program Directors During a Residency Interview
Questions to ask residency program directors during a residency interview: this post reviews strategies for asking strong questions.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Sep 27, 20216 min read
How to Fill Out ERAS to Stand Out in Your Residency Application
How to fill out ERAS, the electronic residency application service, to stand out in your residency application using these strategies
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jul 11, 20219 min read
How to Ace Your Virtual Medical School or Residency Interview: 5 Expert Strategies
Virtual medical school interviews and virtual residency interviews bring added challenges. For applicants, these strategies can help.
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Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD
Jul 10, 20218 min read
How To Prepare for Your Virtual Medical School or Residency Interview: 7 Expert Strategies
How do you prepare for virtual medical school or virtual residency interviews? These 7 expert strategies are important to help you succeed.
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Ariadna Carolina Perez
Mar 3, 20205 min read
The USMLE Step 1 is transitioning to Pass/Fail scoring: How will this change your path to residency?
The USMLE Step 1 exam will change from a three-digit numeric score to pass/fail. This will impact residency match planning.
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Dr. Samir Desai
Mar 2, 20175 min read
Documenting Your Publications in ERAS: Avoid This Simple, But Serious, Mistake
Documenting your publications is very important in ERAS, but common mistakes can sink your chances for success in the residency match.
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