Archive for February, 2009
Exam Brownout
Regular content aggregation will resume on 3/6/09. For light reading in the interim, please see the link below: How to Afford Spring Break: 26 Tips That Can Save You 62%
Quick Productivity Tips
1. Leave the house. Go to a working environment, It it may be the library, coffee shop or a designated study area on campus. Regardless, leave the distractions behind 2. Disconnect. Get off Facebook, Twitter and turn off your cell phone. These time sinks are useless… Most coffee shops make you pay for WiFi, take [...]
The Cost of Residency Application
From MedObsession… Application Fees $290 – ERAS fee for 30 programs in 1 specialty ($60 for 10 programs, $8 each for 11-20, $15 each for 21-30) $60 – USMLE transcript fee $40 – NRMP registration fee Transportation $2069 – 10 plane flights (it pays to cluster interviews regionally if you can) $141 – rental car [...]
The Best Predictors of Match Success
From the 2007 match Of 9 application parameters, the best predictors of match success for U.S. seniors in competitive specialties (Dermatology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Radiation Oncology) were: Rank Application Parameter Odds ratio 1. Number of Contiguous Ranks 1.30 2. USMLE Step I (>=235) 3.15 3. USMLE Step II (>=235) 2.73 4. AOA [...]
Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Qbank – Free 2-Week Trial
We’re happy to provide you an exclusive 2-week free trial offer to Kaplan’s highly rated USMLE Step 1 Qbank. The offer is valid for currently enrolled second year medical students, and student must use their offers before February 28, 2009 Free Offer: Kaplan QBank 2009 2-Week Free Trial [MD Connector]
Reduce Your Rent with a Letter
To Whom It May Concern: We’re writing in regards to the renewal of our lease at [insert your address here]. On [date you moved in], we [names of tenants] moved into a unit in the aforementioned property. Since then, property values in Manhattan [replace with your city or neighborhood] have declined by 5.6% for two-bedrooms [...]
The Most Important Components of your Residency Application – Part II
METHODS: A 29-question online survey was designed to discern desired qualities regarding resident selection, interview processes, resident participation, and program director satisfaction with the current process. RESULTS: 43 of 49 program directors responded (87.8% response rate). Academic Quality Average Rank “What letters of recommendation say” 3.81 “Who says it” 4.31 AOA membership 4.60 USMLE step [...]
Top 10 Most Common Residency Interview Questions
Ben Bryner shares the most common questions from residency interviewing… 10. What do you do in your spare time? 9. Tell me about your research. 8. Why do you want to be a surgeon? 7. What separates you from all the other applicants / What do you bring to the table / Why should we [...]
Most Common Bank Fees
Here’s a list of the three most common bank fees and how you can easily avoid them. Overdraft fees: …charged when you make a financial commitment (a check or debit card charge) you can’t fulfill …the fees get larger each time …they’re the result of carelessness, you need to keep close tabs on how much [...]
USMLE on Facebook: Qbank Challenge
As if your Aunt’s friend request wasn’t awkward enough, Kaplan has launched a “Qbank Challenge” application on Facebook. This application allows users to take a daily three-question mini-test for free. Kaplan Qbank Challenge Application