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Now that the #Match2023 dust has settled, we have celebrated our newly matched M4s, and as @CORD_EM's #CORDAA23 gets started, I wanted to put together some thoughts on the #EM #Match2023, highlight some facts, and answer some questions. Buckle in folks, and let’s get started! 🧵
We know the drop in applicants is multifactorial, EM is about problem-solving, we're working to make the ED a better place for ourselves/our patients, & at the end of the day the majority of EM docs will still tell you how much pride we take in our work & being badass #EMdocs. 🧵
First, those who were shocked by the # of unfilled positions in the EM #Match2023 were not following the preliminary applicant data we have had since @ERASinfo released data in Oct. showing 3,023 students had applied to EM at that time (down from 3,632 in the #Match2022). 🧵
This is the first year I have not applied for #Match2023
It’s the first time I’m not worrying if I did “enough” to finally get in.
And I have to say, I haven’t felt HAPPIER or more fulfilled in years.
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It’s the first time I’m not worrying if I did “enough” to finally get in.
And I have to say, I haven’t felt HAPPIER or more fulfilled in years.
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I had been running the #Match marathon for 4 years, kept pushing through, amping my experience, rewriting my PS, getting new LORs, working during a pandemic.
Kept ending up #unmatched, sometimes more heartbroken than the previous year, with no time to process what happened.
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Kept ending up #unmatched, sometimes more heartbroken than the previous year, with no time to process what happened.
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I had made every sacrifice to get into residency because that was the only way I saw my future as a physician
But that’s where I was wrong - I was stuck with tunnel vision of what it meant to succeed as a doctor
After #Match2022 I decided I was ending the toxic cycle
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But that’s where I was wrong - I was stuck with tunnel vision of what it meant to succeed as a doctor
After #Match2022 I decided I was ending the toxic cycle
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How it started...
On this day, two years ago, I was hit head on by a distracted driver on the country highway by our home. My husband died instantly and I was careflighted to the local trauma center where I remained in critical condition. It was my fourth year of medical school
On this day, two years ago, I was hit head on by a distracted driver on the country highway by our home. My husband died instantly and I was careflighted to the local trauma center where I remained in critical condition. It was my fourth year of medical school
Over the next few months, as I dealt with the grief of losing my husband, I struggled to overcome my injuries - internal bleeding; open fracture of the femur, tibia, and fibula; and open fracture of the 5th digit of my (dominant) left hand at the MCP and DIP joints. I worked to
independently accomplish my activities of daily living when sitting on the side of the bed, transferring myself to the bedside commode, or feeding myself were feats in itself.
Last night, I worked my first night shift as an OBGYN resident and I find myself crying in realization
Last night, I worked my first night shift as an OBGYN resident and I find myself crying in realization
#Match2022 is done.
Now, what if you did not match?
First recommendation: Take a break.
No, seriously!
(Note: this thread is not about unfairness, doctor shortage, etc. Enough people are talking about it)
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Now, what if you did not match?
First recommendation: Take a break.
No, seriously!
(Note: this thread is not about unfairness, doctor shortage, etc. Enough people are talking about it)
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The last few months and possibly years you have been laser-focused on a single thing.
There is nothing you can do now that cannot wait for 1-2 weeks.
Disconnect. Recharge. Refocus
Close Twitter. Bookmark this post for later.
When you come back..
There is nothing you can do now that cannot wait for 1-2 weeks.
Disconnect. Recharge. Refocus
Close Twitter. Bookmark this post for later.
When you come back..
Do you still want to pursue #match2023?
Ok. Then let’s do a brutal and honest self-assessment.
Why did you not match? Chances are something is missing.
Let’s look at the non-modifiable and modifiable factors -
Ok. Then let’s do a brutal and honest self-assessment.
Why did you not match? Chances are something is missing.
Let’s look at the non-modifiable and modifiable factors -
🧵 The Finale – Part 15 of my #Match2022 Tweetorial Series– “I Matched! Now What?”
I wish I had somebody who told me what I needed to think about after I matched last year.
This thread covers what you should consider and do in the next 3 months before starting residency!
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I wish I had somebody who told me what I needed to think about after I matched last year.
This thread covers what you should consider and do in the next 3 months before starting residency!
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A brief outline of what I’ll cover:
– Celebrate
– Thank yous
– Calendar
– Connect with class
– Hobbies
– Housing
– Create a Budget
– Save Money
– Onboarding
– Vehicle
– Health Insurance
– Email Forwarding
– Documents
– Loans
– Family & Pets
– Don’t study
– Enjoy your time!
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– Celebrate
– Thank yous
– Calendar
– Connect with class
– Hobbies
– Housing
– Create a Budget
– Save Money
– Onboarding
– Vehicle
– Health Insurance
– Email Forwarding
– Documents
– Loans
– Family & Pets
– Don’t study
– Enjoy your time!
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First and foremost, celebrate your incredible achievement! You have put in thousands of hours of hard work over many years, and you deserve to take the time to celebrate with those who have played a role in your journey.
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Congratulations to all the M4s that #Match2022-ed a couple days ago, including our own @allison_milen!
Did know #ObGyn is leading change in the way the Match is done? Here’s a 🧵 on how! 1/10
Did know #ObGyn is leading change in the way the Match is done? Here’s a 🧵 on how! 1/10
Early 1900s: hospitals 🏥 were competing with each other to get the best medical students 🧑⚕️, and medical students were competing with each other to get the best internships offers 🤩, which were made via telegram! 2/10
By the 1940s, hospitals would make very early offers to M3 or even M2s! Students had 10 days, sometimes only 12 hours ⏳ , to respond to an offer via phone or telegram without knowing what other offers might come in! 😰 3/10
When I applied for my ERAS token in July 2021, I was in bed for almost 2 weeks because I knew what lay ahead of me. The only reason I got out of bed was to go to work at the urgent care I was with in MO or volunteer with COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
I didn't do anything but sleep..
I didn't do anything but sleep..
I barely got out of bed to eat. I was just so depressed. Then, one day I realized I was wasting my time feeling like this.
I decided I was going to give #Match2022 my best shot, and if it didn't work out? I was DONE. This chapter would be over...
I decided I was going to give #Match2022 my best shot, and if it didn't work out? I was DONE. This chapter would be over...
And I have to say, when I didn't Match on Monday and decided I was not going to #SOAP2022 I was literally relieved.
Because I had been practicing for the past 6mo in Missouri! I was not a failure, the system had failed me.
And I wasn't alone.
Because I had been practicing for the past 6mo in Missouri! I was not a failure, the system had failed me.
And I wasn't alone.
#Match2022 #SOAP2022 are coming to an end soon and a lot of MS4s and MD/DO grads are wondering what their next steps are.
MO, FL, UT, AK, AZ, WA, and IL are licensing medical graduates and you work under supervision, boosting your USCE and getting LORs!
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MO, FL, UT, AK, AZ, WA, and IL are licensing medical graduates and you work under supervision, boosting your USCE and getting LORs!
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Missouri Assistant Physician license
-Completion of Step 1 and 2
-ECFMG cert for IMGs
-yearly renewal
-work in primary care and/or underserved community
pr.mo.gov/boards/healing…
-Completion of Step 1 and 2
-ECFMG cert for IMGs
-yearly renewal
-work in primary care and/or underserved community
pr.mo.gov/boards/healing…
Florida House Physician license
-Completion of Step 1 and 2
-ECFMG cert for IMGs
-renewed every 2yrs
-need position before you are given license
-mostly with surgical clinics, doing pre-op/post-op
flboardofmedicine.gov/licensing/resi…
-Completion of Step 1 and 2
-ECFMG cert for IMGs
-renewed every 2yrs
-need position before you are given license
-mostly with surgical clinics, doing pre-op/post-op
flboardofmedicine.gov/licensing/resi…
Out of the ~10,000 #Match2022 applicants that had to #SOAP2022
How many got ZERO interviews? It would be helpful to know % interviewed and got a spot.
Giving false hope that you might still have a solid chance is just as cruel as not Matching.
How many got ZERO interviews? It would be helpful to know % interviewed and got a spot.
Giving false hope that you might still have a solid chance is just as cruel as not Matching.
I’ll start.
4X unmatched, never got an interview in 🧼.
In main Match, got ONE interview my 3rd/4th time applying through a connection. Have only applied to IM, Peds, and FM
That’s why I decided I will not apply for residency anymore.
#SOAP2022 #Match2022 #TrainMoreDoctors
4X unmatched, never got an interview in 🧼.
In main Match, got ONE interview my 3rd/4th time applying through a connection. Have only applied to IM, Peds, and FM
That’s why I decided I will not apply for residency anymore.
#SOAP2022 #Match2022 #TrainMoreDoctors
Did you wanna know more about me?
-US-IMG with tons of USCE
-ECFMG cert + Step 3
-3yrs research with pubs
-working with CDC
-have AP license in MO and worked in urgent care and primary care
-co-founded @ASP__org because frustrated with this system
#Match2022 #SOAP2022
-US-IMG with tons of USCE
-ECFMG cert + Step 3
-3yrs research with pubs
-working with CDC
-have AP license in MO and worked in urgent care and primary care
-co-founded @ASP__org because frustrated with this system
#Match2022 #SOAP2022
As we get closer and closer to #MatchDay for #match2022 I have to admit... I don't talk much publicly about NOT matching into #EM last year. It was devastating. But I think it's important that we normalize the conversation around not matching... 🧵1/11
For many, not matching is the ultimate failure coming out of #medschool. Residency placement is what we were working toward. Schools advertise on the backs of their match rate. Being left empty handed after match AND the scramble is a lonely place. You question everything. 2/11
You try for an open categorical, prelim, or transitional spot. Naturally, we're told those are the preferred options. Find a prelim surgery spot, they said—to keep your "procedure skills" up. Find a transitional year or prelim year anywhere. Get an MPH. Not tons of options. 3/11
As the #residency interview for #Match2022 wraps up, applicants often ask, how do I let programs know I really like them? how do I increase my match chances?
Not required and not sure makes a difference but if it makes you feel better do it. Most important, be honest! #MedEd(1/4)
Not required and not sure makes a difference but if it makes you feel better do it. Most important, be honest! #MedEd(1/4)
Be honest! Do not tell a program they are your first choice if they are not, and a program canNOT ask you where you are ranking them. See here for Match Communication Code of Conduct. (2/4) #Match2022 #MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter @Inside_TheMatch
nrmp.org/intro-to-the-m…
nrmp.org/intro-to-the-m…
Do NOT rank a program higher just because u think they ranked u high & u more likely to match there. Rank programs in order of YOUR TRUE PREFERENCE. The Match algorithm works to ur advantage so rank higher those u liked more even if reach. More tips nrmp.org/residency-appl… (3/4)
🧵 Part 14 of my #Tweetorial Series for #Match2022: Rank Order List 🧵
Let's talk about what to consider when making your ROL!
@FuturePedsRes @Inside_TheMatch @InternalMed_Res @FutureGenSurg @futureradres @NMatch2022 @IMG_Advocate @FutureAnesRes @futureENTres @FamilyMed_app
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Let's talk about what to consider when making your ROL!
@FuturePedsRes @Inside_TheMatch @InternalMed_Res @FutureGenSurg @futureradres @NMatch2022 @IMG_Advocate @FutureAnesRes @futureENTres @FamilyMed_app
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In this thread, I’ll be sharing what I feel are the Top 15 most important things to consider when formulating your rank order list (ROL) of residency programs.
So without further ado, let’s get started!
In no particular order:
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So without further ado, let’s get started!
In no particular order:
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Resident Vibe
Virtual meet-and-greets are different than in-person socials, but you should have been able to get a general sense of the vibe of the residents from each program. What are the kind of people you want to be around? How did the residents make you feel?
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Virtual meet-and-greets are different than in-person socials, but you should have been able to get a general sense of the vibe of the residents from each program. What are the kind of people you want to be around? How did the residents make you feel?
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🧵 Part 13 of my #Tweetorial Series for #Match2022: Letters of Intent 🧵
@FuturePedsRes @Inside_TheMatch @InternalMed_Res @FutureGenSurg @futureradres @NMatch2022 @IMG_Advocate @FutureAnesRes @futureENTres @FamilyMed_app
#MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #PedsMatch22
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@FuturePedsRes @Inside_TheMatch @InternalMed_Res @FutureGenSurg @futureradres @NMatch2022 @IMG_Advocate @FutureAnesRes @futureENTres @FamilyMed_app
#MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #PedsMatch22
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It's January, which means there's less than a month before rank order lists open. One thing to start considering is potentially sending a letter of intent. Not sure what that is or whether you should send one? Let's talk about it!
Shoutout to @LizRaoof for the thread idea!
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Shoutout to @LizRaoof for the thread idea!
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I keep hearing about this “letter of intent”. What is it?
A letter of intent is a letter that is sent to the program you plan to rank #1 on your rank order list with the purpose of making that known to the program. Simple, right? There are some things you should know though.
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A letter of intent is a letter that is sent to the program you plan to rank #1 on your rank order list with the purpose of making that known to the program. Simple, right? There are some things you should know though.
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My advice for #Match2022: trust your gut.
You have received an invite to a program so it means they are prepared to invest their time and energy into getting you to the next level of your career, so embrace this opportunity to evaluate the program as a fit for yourself. /1
You have received an invite to a program so it means they are prepared to invest their time and energy into getting you to the next level of your career, so embrace this opportunity to evaluate the program as a fit for yourself. /1
Just as much as we are evaluating you, evaluate us. Be thorough, if you see red flags, honor those! If you feel warm and fuzzies, honor those! You (in theory) only train once, so this decision is very important - take that leap of faith. /2
In my own process, I took a massive leap of faith to get to where I am now and I have no regrets and would do it again. But in that process, I did some massive soul searching because, honestly, you couldn't have told me I was going to leave CA. /3
Thread of online interview tips for #Match2022
1) When you get your itinerary for IV, convert everything to your time zone immediately in a new document.
2) take notes about who is IV you, and you can keep that to side during zoom to reference notes on same screen.
1) When you get your itinerary for IV, convert everything to your time zone immediately in a new document.
2) take notes about who is IV you, and you can keep that to side during zoom to reference notes on same screen.
3) To reduce zoom fatigue, change it so that only the person speaking is viewable, not the whole group.
4) Test all your equipment PRIOR to the event. Ensure your zoom & video software is completely updated.
5) if you are in noisy area, wear headphones.
4) Test all your equipment PRIOR to the event. Ensure your zoom & video software is completely updated.
5) if you are in noisy area, wear headphones.
6) there is features on zoom to reduce background noise and increase light.
7) be careful (slash don’t) use zoom backgrounds. People’s faces would randomly get caught off mid sentence.
7) be careful (slash don’t) use zoom backgrounds. People’s faces would randomly get caught off mid sentence.
🧵 Here is Part 12 of my #Tweetorial Series for #Match2022: Virtual Interview Tips 🧵
@FuturePedsRes @Inside_TheMatch @InternalMed_Res @FutureGenSurg @futureradres @NMatch2022 @IMG_Advocate @FutureAnesRes @futureENTres @FamilyMed_app
#MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #PedsMatch22
@FuturePedsRes @Inside_TheMatch @InternalMed_Res @FutureGenSurg @futureradres @NMatch2022 @IMG_Advocate @FutureAnesRes @futureENTres @FamilyMed_app
#MedTwitter #MedStudentTwitter #PedsMatch22
Tip #1: Be thoughtful of your background.
Plain backgrounds are a fairly common choice. Pick a color that allows you to stand out (and not blend into the wall). I don’t recommend virtual backgrounds because of the associated lag and cutting out parts of your body with motion.
Plain backgrounds are a fairly common choice. Pick a color that allows you to stand out (and not blend into the wall). I don’t recommend virtual backgrounds because of the associated lag and cutting out parts of your body with motion.
You can also have things in the background, but be prepared to talk about them. I had artwork with a favorite quote and a medal from my first half marathon behind me, and both came up in conversation. The rest of the wall behind me was light-colored and blank.
A collection of interview questions.
Here’s a list of questions arranged in the likelihood of being asked. // From @benwhitemd’s blog & personal experience of Zeeshan Mansuri, MD, MPH.
I hope this thread helps everyone!
#Match2022 #Match2023 @Inside_TheMatch @IMG_Advocate
Here’s a list of questions arranged in the likelihood of being asked. // From @benwhitemd’s blog & personal experience of Zeeshan Mansuri, MD, MPH.
I hope this thread helps everyone!
#Match2022 #Match2023 @Inside_TheMatch @IMG_Advocate
1) SINGLE MOST PAINFULLY COMMON QUESTION ON THE TRAIL:
What questions do you have for me?
2) EVERY SINGLE TIME->Prepare these 1st!
What’s your story? Tell me about yourself
What kind of things do you like to do for fun?
Tell me about [random thing on your CV]
What questions do you have for me?
2) EVERY SINGLE TIME->Prepare these 1st!
What’s your story? Tell me about yourself
What kind of things do you like to do for fun?
Tell me about [random thing on your CV]
Ten years from now, what do you see yourself doing?
How did you become interested in medicine/psychiatry/pediatrics/fm/surgery?
When and how did you decide to become a [blank]
What are you looking forward to the most in residency? The least?
Most memorable patient?
How did you become interested in medicine/psychiatry/pediatrics/fm/surgery?
When and how did you decide to become a [blank]
What are you looking forward to the most in residency? The least?
Most memorable patient?
Getting cozy this Sunday morning watching @Inside_TheMatch! Top tips from today a🧵:
1. Submit ERAS by 09/27 to avoid web issues
2. 3-5 bullet points for each ERAS activity
3. Know all aspects of the publications you listed
#Match2022 #MedTwitter
1. Submit ERAS by 09/27 to avoid web issues
2. 3-5 bullet points for each ERAS activity
3. Know all aspects of the publications you listed
#Match2022 #MedTwitter
4. Be specific with your hobbies. List 4-6 and expect questions during your interview!
5. Even college honors/awards count in that section.
6. Update your LOR writers during interview season, they could help get you more interviews
5. Even college honors/awards count in that section.
6. Update your LOR writers during interview season, they could help get you more interviews
7. Read your MSPE, you could get questions on it during interview season!
8. If you add a language, make sure you can speak it 😉
9. There should be zero typos in your PS, make it 1 page, and avoid contractions.
10. Identify 5 priorities when applying
8. If you add a language, make sure you can speak it 😉
9. There should be zero typos in your PS, make it 1 page, and avoid contractions.
10. Identify 5 priorities when applying
All right, I'm gonna level with you. This is going to be unpopular (especially with med school faculty/admin), but please know I'm speaking from experience here. Maybe this isn't universal, but here we go.
Med students heading into #Match2022 (or any match in subsequent years), please know that any and all advice from your med school administration is specifically designed to make sure *your school* is successful. They want you to match, period.
Your school does not need to worry about whether you are happy when/where/in what you match, as long as you match. You are a metric. You *not* matching is an unacceptable outcome not because it would be personally devastating to you, but because then they have to explain it.
1/ 🎊 NEURO PROGRAM FEATURE 🎊
Today we are featuring ✨University of Florida Neurology✨
Program: University of Florida (@UFNeuroRes)
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Website: neurology.ufl.edu/education/resi…
Check out this 🧵 to learn more!
#NeuroTwitter #Match2022 #NeuroMatch
Today we are featuring ✨University of Florida Neurology✨
Program: University of Florida (@UFNeuroRes)
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Website: neurology.ufl.edu/education/resi…
Check out this 🧵 to learn more!
#NeuroTwitter #Match2022 #NeuroMatch
2/ 📍What we look for (1/2):
📍We conduct a holistic review to find candidates with inherent curiosity for learning and a passion to serve neurological patients. As our chair Dr. Okun says - “the patient is the sun and we orbit around them”.
📍We conduct a holistic review to find candidates with inherent curiosity for learning and a passion to serve neurological patients. As our chair Dr. Okun says - “the patient is the sun and we orbit around them”.
2/ 📍What we look for (2/2):
A team-focused attitude is also key, as we have a great group of residents and faculty who all support one another.
A team-focused attitude is also key, as we have a great group of residents and faculty who all support one another.
1/ 🎊 NEURO PROGRAM FEATURE 🎊
Today we are featuring ✨ University of Chicago Neurology✨ @NeuroUcmc
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: neurology.uchicago.edu
Instagram: instagram.com/uchicagoneurol…
Check out this 🧵 to learn more!
#NeuroTwitter #Match2022 #NeuroMatch
Today we are featuring ✨ University of Chicago Neurology✨ @NeuroUcmc
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: neurology.uchicago.edu
Instagram: instagram.com/uchicagoneurol…
Check out this 🧵 to learn more!
#NeuroTwitter #Match2022 #NeuroMatch
2/ What we look for: (1/2)
📍 We look for applicants from diverse backgrounds that are passionate, motivated, and kind-hearted. One of our goals is to mold all of our residents into leaders in the field.
📍 We look for applicants from diverse backgrounds that are passionate, motivated, and kind-hearted. One of our goals is to mold all of our residents into leaders in the field.
2/ What we look for: (2/3)
📍In addition, we take great pride in the fact that our residents work with an underserved population. Our residency stresses the importance of understanding our patients, their circumstances…
📍In addition, we take great pride in the fact that our residents work with an underserved population. Our residency stresses the importance of understanding our patients, their circumstances…
🧵 The 7th and final part of my Residency Interview Prep Series and the 11th thread in my #Tweetorial series for #Match2022 and #PedsMatch22: Out-Of-The-Box Questions 🧵
Can you think on your feet? Here are 20 examples people have been asked before. Let’s begin!
Can you think on your feet? Here are 20 examples people have been asked before. Let’s begin!
Here’s the thing about out-of-the-box questions. You’re unlikely to get asked them, so I wouldn’t invest much time into preparing for them. However, you may get asked one or two, so it’s not a bad idea to have at least thought about them briefly so you have an answer.
1. What would you give a Ted Talk on?
Quite honestly, this might be one of my favorite interview questions, not because I enjoy answering it, but because your answer tells a lot about your values and passions, as well as what you might want your impact and legacy to be.
Quite honestly, this might be one of my favorite interview questions, not because I enjoy answering it, but because your answer tells a lot about your values and passions, as well as what you might want your impact and legacy to be.
1/🎊PROGRAM FEATURE 🎊
Program: University of Wisconsin
Location: Madison, WI
Website: neurology.wisc.edu/residency-prog…
Twitter: @UW_Neurology
Program: University of Wisconsin
Location: Madison, WI
Website: neurology.wisc.edu/residency-prog…
Twitter: @UW_Neurology
2/ What we look for (1/2):
📍Attitude is more important than test scores!
📍We want to recruit good people who are going to bring a positive attitude and work to enhance our patients' care, engage in learning, and support their colleagues.
📍Attitude is more important than test scores!
📍We want to recruit good people who are going to bring a positive attitude and work to enhance our patients' care, engage in learning, and support their colleagues.
3/ What we look for (2/2):
...In return, we'll treat you with respect and help you become the best neurologist you can be!
...In return, we'll treat you with respect and help you become the best neurologist you can be!
1/ 🎊 NEURO PROGRAM FEATURE 🎊
Today we are featuring ✨UT Houston Neurology✨
Program: UT Houston Neurology
Location: Houston, TX
Website: med.uth.edu/neurology/educ…
Twitter: @UthoustonR
Instagram: @uth.neuro.residents
#NeuroTwitter #Match2022 #NeuroMatch
Today we are featuring ✨UT Houston Neurology✨
Program: UT Houston Neurology
Location: Houston, TX
Website: med.uth.edu/neurology/educ…
Twitter: @UthoustonR
Instagram: @uth.neuro.residents
#NeuroTwitter #Match2022 #NeuroMatch
2/ What we look for (1/2):
📍Our residents thrive because they love spending time with each other and our faculty, are great team players, and enjoy a good work life balance.
📍Our residents thrive because they love spending time with each other and our faculty, are great team players, and enjoy a good work life balance.
2/ What we look for (2/2):
📍If you are passionate about neurology, hardworking, and envision yourself contributing to the field, either locally in Houston, nationally, or globally, consider training with us!
📍If you are passionate about neurology, hardworking, and envision yourself contributing to the field, either locally in Houston, nationally, or globally, consider training with us!
