The SAT Reading Test can be daunting for those who consider themselves “slow” readers. Most passages would cover about 2-3 pages of a novel assigned for English class, and if you’re pacing yourself well on the SAT Reading Test, you’re getting through one of these passages in 3-3.5 minutes. While reading more methodically is not […]
Over the years, you may have become accustomed to using a calculator to solve each and every math question. A straightforward calculation you could do in third grade, such as 7 x 12, may have you reaching for your calculator. After all, pushing just a few buttons on a calculator will get you to the […]
Applying to medical school, including choosing which schools you’ll apply to — the average pre-med applies to 16 schools — involves tons of research, a realistic look at your credentials, and a little bit of dreaming. If you’re trying to decide whether to apply to MD (allopathic) or DO (osteopathic) schools, or maybe you’re applying […]
Urology is the study and treatment of diseases of the male and female genitourinary tract in both adult and pediatric patients. Urologists manage urologic diseases both medically and surgically. Urology is a highly competitive specialty. In 2018, 133 training programs were available to aspiring urologists, each of whom submitted 70 applications during the 2018 match. […]
In 2018, there were a total of 1,432 general surgery positions offered in the NRMP match and a total of 2,563 applicants for those positions. Of those 2,563 applicants, 1,388 were US senior medical students. 73.5% of the positions were filled by US applicants, making general surgery one of the most competitive specialties to match […]
Because of medical schools’ overall selectivity of students—a little over 40% of all applicants are admitted at all—it’s not always a good idea to narrow down your school search based on specialty, or assumed specialty, for example, medical schools known for primary care vs. those known for research. The good news for you as an […]
The competitiveness of diagnostic radiology residencies is on the rise and if this is a field you might be interested in pursuing, you should know that hiring is on the rise for this specialty. Radiologists are doctors who evaluate medical images, such as MRIs and X-rays, and determine what kind of treatment a patient will […]
The field of psychiatric medicine is much closer to neurology than it is to psychology. Once you decide on your field of interest as a medical student and get accepted into a psychiatry residency, your first year of psychiatry residency includes at least 4 months of clinical training in either internal medicine and/or pediatrics and […]
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, a primary care physician is a specialist in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics who provides definitive care at the point of first contact, and takes continuing responsibility for providing the patient’s comprehensive care. This care may include chronic, preventive and acute care in both inpatient and […]
If you’ve always dreamed of taking care of children (and their families), you might be searching for the best medical schools for pediatrics—the schools that will prepare you best for this challenging specialty. There are more than 200 residency programs in pediatrics (categorical). In 2018, there were a total of 2,858 pediatrics positions offered and […]