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From the Doctor's Lounge: Tips to Successfully Match into Residency

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Whether you are an IMG, FMG, DO (osteopathic) student, or MD medical student, the pinnacle of medical school is matching into a US residency program. The ERAS application can be difficult to navigate and the NRMP match is a beast of it's own. Learn what you need to do to optimize your chances of matching into the specialty of your dreams.

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Scrubs, and What to Wear on Rotations 23.05.2024 7:20

Ever wondered what you should where on rotations? Scrubs. Business professional. Business casual. White coat. No white coat? The answer isn’t always clear cut, but hopefully this podcast will give you a framework whereby you can be successful! Email me at jonny@fromthedoctorslounge.com

Money after the Match: Residency Relocation Loans and Rent vs Buy 13.05.2024 10:21

Money can be tight when you are relocating for residency. In this episode, we discuss Residency Relocation loans, physician mortgages, and more to prepare you to move across the country after the match.

How to answer, “what do you do if you know you are right and your attending is wrong?” 18.12.2023 5:04

How do you answer when an interviewer asks you “what do you do if you know you are right and the attending is wrong while diagnosing and treating a patient?” In this episode, we discuss this difficult question. For questions email me at jonny@fromthedoctorslounge.com.

#45: Top 3 Mistake When Answering “What’s Your Greatest Weakness?” and How to Avoid Them. 21.11.2023 7:52

This question comes in several forms: What do people like least about you? What is your greatest weakness? What would your closest friends/family members say is your worst quality? As in all questions, you need to actually answer the prompt. You shouldn’t deflect. Yet, don’t dwell on the negative for too long. Do all you can to dwell on the positive. Mistake #1: Stating a Character Flaw Don’t tell...

#44: 3 Things Every First Year Medical Student Needs to Do To Be Successful 02.08.2023 3:34

Start early. These three things will help you match at the best program possible.

#43: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 10: Timed Tutor vs. Timed Mode with Practice Questions. Which is best? 24.02.2023 4:25

You are training for a marathon, so make sure to do marathon type practice. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc. Send me an emai...

#42: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 9: Studying for COMLEX Level 1 in conjunction with USMLE Step 1 10.01.2023 9:51

Shout out to all the DOs who are taking multiple board certification exams! Y’all are crushing it. Here are my thoughts on taking both exams. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-r_QriTMSc&t=351s for viscerosomatic reflexes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq7zsi60tVc for chapman’s points Good video for sacral diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feObQXNd5NU and https://www.youtube.co...

#41: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 8: High Yield is High Yield 04.01.2023 2:28

As the MD Journey says, focus on gaining points, not losing them. Do this by focusing on high yield material.  The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, a...

#40: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 7: Understanding Why You Got Questions Wrong 04.01.2023 7:33

You just understand why you got questions wrong in order to effectively learn from the practice questions you do. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, app...

#39: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 6: Take Care of Yourself 27.12.2022 3:46

Do it. So important to take care of yourself. Doing so will maximize your performance for Step 1 and Level 1.

#38: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 5: Days Off and Study Restrictions 23.12.2022 2:16

Your mind needs time to rest. You'll retain more long term and perform better in the short term if you take a day off every week and restrict your daily study hours. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the...

#37: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 4: Questions are Better than Review 22.12.2022 3:43

Don't start your USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 prep with reviewing. Start with questions. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc....

#36: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 3: Practice Exams | How should I use them? 21.12.2022 3:30

Practice Exams show you where you are at and help monitor improvement overtime. In this episode, I talk about strategies on when and how to use practice exams to study for USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with ques...

#35: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 2: When Should I Start Studying for Level 1 and Step 1? 20.12.2022 3:26

When should you start preparing for USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1? When should you begin your dedicated? Find answers here. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock int...

#34: The Ultimate USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 Guide Pt. 1: How Hard Should I Try? An Introduction. 19.12.2022 1:55

Now that USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 are pass fail, how hard should you try? In this first part of the series, we talk about preparing well for the first step of your licensure. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that...

#33: Volunteering Pt. 4: Medical Tourism in Medical School 15.12.2022 4:21

The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc. Send me an email for more details. Email: virtualmedicalstudentmentor@gmail.com

#32: Volunteering Pt. 3: Developing Your Own Volunteering Opportunities 14.12.2022 5:27

#31: Volunteering Pt. 2: Finding Good Volunteering Experiences in Medical School 13.12.2022 4:13

#30: Volunteering in Medical School Pt. 1: The Basics of Volunteering as a Medical Student 12.12.2022 5:53

Volunteering grounds us as we go through medical education and helps us not forget the people we serve. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application r...

#29: Top Meals for Medical School with Meghan and Arazoo from the D.O. Diaries 08.12.2022 9:52

In this episode, Arazoo and Meghan from @TheDODiariesPodcast join me to talk about how to recover after a bad day in medical school. Check out there podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-d-o-diaries/id1614004026 The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said,...

#28: Rebounding After a Terrible Day with the D.O. Diaries Podcast 07.12.2022 7:39

In this episode, Arazoo and Meghan from @TheDODiariesPodcast join me to talk about how to recover after a bad day in medical school. Check out there podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-d-o-diaries/id1614004026   The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being...

#27: Where Should I Study? | The Optimal Study Location for Your Medical School Goals 06.12.2022 5:34

In this episode, we explore the best and worst places to study as a medical student. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc. Send m...

#26: Take Action and Create Your Destiny in Medical School 05.12.2022 6:00

You have power to be what you dream. Take action to make it happen. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc. Send me an email for mo...

#25: Social Media in Medical School Pt. 7: Don’t Do or Post Stupid Stuff on Social Media 01.12.2022 11:16

Be careful on social media. What you lost will often be used in your residency selection. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc. S...

#24: Social Media in Medical School Pt. 6: Harnessing Instagram as a Medical Student 29.11.2022 5:37

Instagram can be a great way to connect with residents, stay in touch with programs, etc. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc. S...