Road to Rank
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsA guide for medical students preparing to apply to competitive residency programs, with topics ranging from the preclinical years to Match Day (and everything in between).
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Episodes
Mastering the Virtual Interview with Cardiac Intensivist Dr. Ricky Hansra
December 07, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBDr. Barinder (Ricky) Hansra joins the show to share helpful tips for virtual interviewing. With interviews being conducted on Zoom and similar platforms this year, applicants must prepare and perform in new ways. The wisdom Dr. Hansra has gained from his experience matching into residency and two fellowships is sure to help!
Insights from a Residency Program Director
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MBDr. Karen Wiss, a dermatology residency program director, provides the inside scoop on the residency selection process. She shares invaluable insights on the various components of the ERAS application, the interview day, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this year’s application cycle.
Networking and Interviewing Tips from a Sports Marketing Executive
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBSteven’s brother Dave Krueger, a 17-year veteran of the professional sports industry, joins the podcast to offer some high-yield advice on networking and interviewing! Topics include: sending purposeful emails, networking at conferences, preparing for the interview day, asking thoughtful questions, and many other ways to stand out from the pack!
Building The Rank List
February 09, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBWe start with an approach to carefully evaluating residency programs before, during, and after the interview day (with help from a slightly overwhelming spreadsheet). Then, we dive into the nuts and bolts of setting up the rank order list!
10 Ways to Stand Out on Clinical Rotations
September 14, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBMake a great impression on away rotations and core clerkships by following these simple tips, plus a bonus pep talk for those about to submit ERAS applications!
Matching Into Orthopedic Surgery: Interview with Dr. Jake Modest
June 20, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBDr. Jake Modest shares his advice for medical students interested in orthopedic surgery. Tune in for new study methods, ways to find a research mentor, a foolproof approach to clinical rotations, and much more!
Matching Into Ophthalmology: Interview with Dr. Nakul Singh
May 02, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 61.4 MBDr. Nakul Singh joins the show to share his experience preparing for the ophthalmology match. He provides practical advice based on each of the various sections of the ERAS application.
Preclinical Years
March 27, 2019 19:48 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MBIn the beginning of medical school, it all boils down to school & activities. This episode provides tips for successfully navigating both! Topics include approaching the first few weeks of classes, choosing study resources, studying for the USMLE Step 1 exam, a breakdown of the ERAS application sections, selecting meaningful activities, shadowing, and preparing early on for residency interviews. I also answer a listener's question about Step 1 studying strategies.
Welcome!
February 23, 2019 16:20 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBMeet Steven and learn about his plan to help medical students match into competitive residencies! Also included are statistics from the NRMP 2018 Match.