Month: October 2024
5 Reasons for Not Matching into Residency
Pursuing a medical degree requires a strong commitment to education. It’s a difficult, noble feat. So why do some students complete the course work, only to not match with the residency of their choice? We acknowledge how devastating it is to not match. The feelings...
Medical School Must Haves: Legal Essentials Students Should Know
Starting medical school is a big step. While most students worry about meeting the academic standards and rigors of clinical training, there’s another aspect that often goes overlooked - the legal side of medical education. Legal knowledge is not just for lawyers....
Statute of Limitations in Medical School Disputes
With the demanding environment of medical school, it’s no surprise that disputes arise. These disputes can negatively impact your academic progress, reputation and future career. Whether it’s discrimination, grading issues, disciplinary actions or financial...
Discrimination and Retaliation within the Dissertation Process for Doctoral Students
Discrimination and retaliation within the dissertation process sadly happens and significantly affect the academic and personal lives of doctoral students. Discrimination and retaliation not only hinder students' progress but also create an environment of fear and...
Discrimination with Admission Processes
With the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC), the topic of discrimination during the admission process has been a much-debated topic. The 6-3 decision found the undergraduate admission processes at both schools...
Taking Action after You Didn’t Match for Residency
Several weeks ago, we wrote a post about seven actions to take if you did not match for a residency program. In the article below, we delve deeper into three of those suggestions – taking and passing the USMLE Step 3, improving your interview skills and staying...
What to do if You Postpone Graduating Due to Not Matching
The residency match process is a pivotal moment for medical students, marking the move from academic studies to professional practice. However, for some, the outcome of not matching can lead them to postpone graduating from medical school. Our goal in this article is...
End-of-Year Dismissals for Medical Students
Medical school is demanding. That’s well known; almost everyone has heard of the academic and clinical challenges students face each year. But what’s less widely discussed is that some medical students face end-of-year dismissal. These dismissals can be devastating,...
7 Ways for Medical Students to Move Forward After Not Matching
We acknowledge the disappointment, frustration and even embarrassment you may feel after not matching. All those feelings are understandable after years of hard work in school. We want to encourage you, though, to continue chasing your dream of being a medical doctor....
A Guide for Medical Students Facing Appeals and Dismissals
Pursuing your medical degree is a major undertaking. Juggling your regular course load and your personal commitments becomes significantly harder if you are facing a possible dismissal. A dismissal brings with it due process and appeal procedures, all of which feel...