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Had a few students recently ask me if “research” is necessary to successfully match in #psychiatry.
Simple answer: no (unless applying to a research track.)
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#MedStudentTwitter #psychtwitter
Simple answer: no (unless applying to a research track.)
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#MedStudentTwitter #psychtwitter
What are some valued items on applications do programs like to see?
Many PDs see @AOA_society, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and university/national awards as markers of success/potential.
#match2021
Many PDs see @AOA_society, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and university/national awards as markers of success/potential.
#match2021
They are important accolades.
Personally I’m interested in those who started an interest group, speak a 2nd language or advocate for the marginalized than one who never ventured outside the classroom or clinic.
These activities are completely transferable to psychiatric care.
Personally I’m interested in those who started an interest group, speak a 2nd language or advocate for the marginalized than one who never ventured outside the classroom or clinic.
These activities are completely transferable to psychiatric care.
I can get some of these attributes from the residency interview or when I see a *long* track record of activities that would support those attributes.
A score of 280 on @TheUSMLE Step 1 tells me none of that.
A score of 280 on @TheUSMLE Step 1 tells me none of that.
Finally hobbies count. Why?
A life outside medicine is important. It clues me into your #wellness and stress management.
Residency training should be universally rigorous and challenging. It’s supposed to be.
I want to know how you might handle it.
(Photos by @unsplash.)
A life outside medicine is important. It clues me into your #wellness and stress management.
Residency training should be universally rigorous and challenging. It’s supposed to be.
I want to know how you might handle it.
(Photos by @unsplash.)
