Tips for the residency match : what residency directors are really looking for / / edited by Justin W. Kung [and three others] ; contributors, Rina Bloch [and forty-five others]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910460639703321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chichester, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015; ©2015
• ISBN: 1-118-86094-2; 1-118-86095-0
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (643 p.)
• Disciplina: 610.71/55
• Soggetti: Medicine - Study and teaching (Residency) - United States; Residents (Medicine); Medical students - Vocational guidance; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Titlepage; Copyright; Dedication; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; About the Editors; Introduction; Reference; Chapter 1 The Match Alphabet Soup; The Match Algorithm and the Secrets to Stable Marriage; References; Chapter 2 Specialty Selection - Where to Begin; Self-Assessment; Exploration; Likelihood; Fallback; Summary; References; Chapter 3 The Specialties - Program Directors' Perspectives; Anesthesiology; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; References; Dermatology and "Med-Derm" (Internal Medicine and Dermatology); Introduction; Preparation; Applying; References; Emergency MedicineIntroduction; Preparation; Applying; Interviews; Conclusion; References; Family Medicine; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; References; General Surgery; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; References; Internal Medicine; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; Frequently Asked Questions; References; Neurological Surgery; Introduction; Residency; Preparation; Applying; Interviews; References; Neurology; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; References; ; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; References; Ophthalmology; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; ReferencesOrthopedic Surgery; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; Interviews; References; Otolaryngology; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; References; Pathology; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; Interview; Follow-Up; References; Pediatrics; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; References; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; References; Plastic Surgery; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; Interviews; References; Psychiatry; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; Important Websites; References; Radiology; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; ReferencesRadiology Oncology; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; Interviews; References; Urology; Introduction; Preparation; Applying; Interview Day; Summary; References; Chapter 4 Path to the Match; Selection Process and Board Scores; Grades and Clinical Clerkship Schedule; LoRs and Mentorship; CV Fortification; References; Chapter 5 The Selection Process - Theirs; Stage I: ERAS Screening/Interview Selection; Stage II: The Interview; Stage III: Ranking; Reference; Chapter 6 Selection Process - Yours; Stage 1: Residency Application; Stage 2: The Interviews; Stage 3: Ranking - Preparing for Your Final ROLReferences; Chapter 7 The Application; ERAS; ERAS Token and Registration; MyERAS Application Tab; MyERAS Documents Tab; MyERAS Programs Tab; References; Chapter 8 The Curriculum Vitae; Standard Elements of a CV; Other Common CV Insider Tips; References; Chapter 9 The Personal Statement; Addressing Flaws/Gaps in the Application; More Insider Tips for the Personal Statement; References; Chapter 10 The Interview; Preparing for the Interview; Typical Interview Day; Interview Pitfalls: More Insider Tips; References; Chapter 11 After the Interview; How to Improve
• Sommario/riassunto: Tips for the Residency Match is a unique guide for medical students applying for residency positions. Packed with hints, tips, and recommendations from both program directors and current residents, Tips for the Residency Match chronologically covers the key information required to excel during the residency application process - from résumé advice and preparing for the interview and beyond. Both insightful and practical, Tips for the Residency Match features a wide spectrum of medical specialties and an extra section for foreign graduates.Tips for the Residency Match is: Uniquely tailored to