Make 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 Matchis 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:
The Match,Setting Up The Fourth Year,Choosing and Matching in Your Specialty,Weighing Your Options,What If I Can't Decide?;Your Specialty and the Match,Transitional-Year Program,Anesthesiology,Dermatology,Emergency Medicine,Family Practice,Internal Medicine & Medical Sub-Specialties,Med-Peds,Neurology,Neurosurgery,Obstetrics and Gynecology,Ophthalmology,Orthopaedics,Otolaryngology,Pathology,Pediatrics & Pediatric Sub-Specialties,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,Psychiatry,Radiology,Radiation Oncology,Surgery & Surgical Sub-Specialties,Urology,IMGs and the Match Process,Getting Residency Information and Applications,The Application,The CV,The Personal Statement,Gearing Up For Interviews,Interview Day,The Rank List and Match Day,After The Match,Appendix A: Worksheets for Application Requirements,Appendix B: Program Evaluation Worksheet,Appendix C: Recommended Resources,About the Authors
Author | LE |
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Table Of Content | Authors Chapter 1: The Match Chapter 2: Setting up the Senior Year Chapter 3: Choosing and Matching in Your Specialty Chapter 4: Your Specialty and the Match Chapter 5: International Medical Graduates and the Match Process Chapter 6: Getting Residency Information and Applications Chapter 7: The Application Chapter 8: The Curriculum Vitae Chapter 9: The Personal Statement Chapter 10: Gearing up for Interviews Chapter 11: Interview Day Chapter 12: The Rank List and Match Day Chapter 13: After the Match Appendix A: Worksheets for Application Requirements |
Publish Date | 13 Jul 2010 |