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Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA

Feb 28, 20228 min read

How the Casper Test is Graded

In order to do well on the Casper test, it’s important to understand how the exam is graded and what personal qualities are being evaluated

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Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA

Feb 28, 20225 min read

The Casper Test Format

This post reviews the format of the Casper test, including length of exam, types of scenarios (text and video), and types of responses

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What is the Casper Test: Important Background

Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA

Feb 28, 20229 min read

What is the Casper Test: Important Background

The Casper test is used in medical school admissions and other professional schools, and understanding its background can help you prepare.

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Schools that require the CASPer test: 2022-2023 Application Cycle

Rajani Katta MD & Jenny Li-Wang BA

Feb 22, 20225 min read

Schools that require the CASPer test: 2022-2023 Application Cycle

This post lists US schools requesting the Casper exam for 2022/2023: medical, dental, veterinary, and physician assistant schools.

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What if I Don’t Match? An Introduction to SOAP Match (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)

Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD

Feb 17, 20228 min read

What if I Don’t Match? An Introduction to SOAP Match (Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program)

What is the soap match and how does the soap residency match work? Soap match statistics and the soap match timeline can help you prepare.

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The Medical School Interview Questions and Answers: Expert Strategies to Help You Succeed

Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD

Feb 10, 20226 min read

The Medical School Interview Questions and Answers: Expert Strategies to Help You Succeed

Students need to be prepared for common medical school interview questions, and these questions and answers and MMI interview tips can help.

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Mock Interviews and Body Language for the Residency Interview

Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD

Jan 28, 20226 min read

Mock Interviews and Body Language for the Residency Interview

A mock interview to assess your body language during a residency interview can be very helpful, using a mock interview rubric.

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Samir Desai

Jan 21, 20229 min read

IMG Friendly Neurology Programs

Finding IMG friendly neurology programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.

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Samir Desai

Jan 21, 20229 min read

IMG Friendly Pathology Programs

Finding IMG friendly pathology programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.

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Samir Desai

Jan 21, 20229 min read

IMG Friendly Pediatric Programs

Finding IMG friendly pediatric programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.

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Samir Desai

Jan 21, 20229 min read

IMG Friendly Internal Medicine Programs

Finding IMG friendly internal medicine programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.

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Samir Desai

Jan 21, 20229 min read

IMG Friendly Family Medicine Programs

Finding IMG friendly family medicine programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.

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Samir Desai

Jan 9, 20229 min read

IMG Friendly Psychiatry Programs

Finding IMG friendly psychiatry programs can be an important residency match strategy for IMGs, including in IMG friendly states.

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How to Make a Rank Order List for the Residency Match

Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD

Jan 7, 20229 min read

How to Make a Rank Order List for the Residency Match

The NRMP rank order list for the residency match is important to create and certify correctly, and to submit by the deadline.

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The Residency Interview Thank You Email: What to Say

Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD

Jan 6, 20227 min read

The Residency Interview Thank You Email: What to Say

A residency interview thank you email is important, as residency programs value these. They should be sent to all interviewers and the PD.

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The Importance of Extracurricular Activities for IMGs Applying to the US Residency Match

Samir Desai

Dec 29, 20215 min read

The Importance of Extracurricular Activities for IMGs Applying to the US Residency Match

For IMGs in the US residency match, extracurricular activities are important. Leadership, community service, and research are beneficial.

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What Awards Are Available for a IMGs Applying for the US Residency Match?

Samir Desai

Dec 19, 20215 min read

What Awards Are Available for a IMGs Applying for the US Residency Match?

For IMGs applying to the US residency match, awards are valuable. Multiple awards, grants, and scholarships are available to IMGs.

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What to Wear to Your Residency Interview

Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD

Dec 19, 20214 min read

What to Wear to Your Residency Interview

What you wear in a residency interview can have a strong impact on your success. Focus on neat, detail-oriented, professional attire

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How Do I Find a Mentor in Medical School?

Rajani Katta MD and Samir Desai MD

Dec 10, 20214 min read

How Do I Find a Mentor in Medical School?

In this post, medical students will learn how to locate mentors. Mentors can be invaluable for residency match success

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4 Strategies to Help IMGs with Networking and US Residency Match Success

Samir Desai

Dec 10, 20214 min read

4 Strategies to Help IMGs with Networking and US Residency Match Success

IMGs doctors International Medical Graduates can build meaningful professional relationships by following these networking recommendations.

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