First Aid for the Match, Fifth EditionMake or break advice on getting into the residency program of your choice Written by medical students who recently completed the match process First Aid for the Match is a insider's guide to preparing for and succeeding in the match process. The fifth edition features a new, two-color interior design, the latest statistics and advice on matching in each specialty and major sub-specialty, advice on preparing for the 4th year of medical school, and special considerations for IMGs and residents with young families. A chapter on what to do if you don't match ("the scramble") is also included. Chapters on polishing your CV and writing stellar application essays, plus tips on "wowing" them during the interview, will help you map your career path and plan appropriately for success.Features
The content you need to get the match you want: |
Contents
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Chapter 3 Choosing and Matching in Your Specialty | 27 |
Chapter 4 Your Specialty and the Match | 35 |
Chapter 5 International Medical Graduates and the Match Process | 113 |
Chapter 6 Getting Residency Information and Applications | 133 |
Chapter 7 The Application | 153 |
Chapter 8 The Curriculum Vitae | 171 |
Chapter 9 The Personal Statement | 185 |
Chapter 11 Interview Day | 253 |
Chapter 12 The Rank List and Match Day | 277 |
Chapter 13 After the Match | 289 |
Chapter 14 Web Resources | 301 |
Worksheets for Application Requirements | 315 |
Program Evaluation Worksheet PEW | 317 |
Index | 321 |
About the Authors | 333 |