Educational Experience
Leaves of absence: Should I stay or should I go?
We examine the reasons for a leave of absence, the decision to take one, and how to plan for a successful leave and return.
The career advantages of pursuing a joint degree
What are the advantages of getting a joint degree such as an MPH or MBA, and how can a physician use these in their career paths?
Scheduling your clinical rotations
to best facilitate your career exploration, scheduling your clinical experiences requires strategy and forethought.
Using your clinical rotations to explore specialties
Clerkships are crucial for gathering information to make an informed specialty choice.
Is it ever too early to ask for a letter of recommendation?
At this early stage in my medical education, is it premature to request a letter?
How important are the mixed comments from my first clerkship evaluation?
My first clerkship evaluation comments were mixed. When program directors review applications, how important are the comments from clerkship evaluations?
Clinical Rotation Evaluation
Overview: Away electives
Audition electives are an opportunity to showcase your skills at programs where you’d like to match. Explore the benefits and drawbacks to this popular option.
Creating a fourth-year schedule when you're undecided
It’s time to plan your fourth-year schedule, but you’re still undecided about your specialty choice.
Creating a fourth-year schedule when you know your top specialties
While no perfect schedule exists, there are some strategies you can use to optimize your fourth year and integrate it with the residency application timeline.