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In this episode, we revisit with Dr. Gary Shlifer, DO. Gary is currently finishing up his last year of residency in Internal Medicine. The last time we spoke with Gary was two years ago when he was a first year resident. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1. Gary‘s residency experiences that have helped shape the… Read More »

Questions that we consider in this interview include: 1) What is opportunity cost? 2) How do you build a growth mindset? 3) Should we look to the stock market to create wealth as physicians? 4) How can it pay off to avoid the herd? In this episode, we challenge many of the common assumptions about wealth accumulation and detail the importance… Read More »

Specific topics covered in this podcast episode include: 1) applicant data from recent years; 2) which specialties are most competitive; 3) the do’s and don’t’s of matching; 4) the most important factors for a good match; and 5) examples of good and bad match results. In honor of this year’s residency match we crunch some serious numbers… Read More »

In this episode you will learn about: 1) How to use audition rotations (aka showcase rotations) to maximize your match potential; 2) The real VALUE in doing audition rotations; 3) When to start applying for audition rotations; 4) How to set up 4th year including a step by step process for fitting in your top audition rotations; and… Read More »

In this episode we discuss the personal statement in detail including: 1) how it is essential to your success in the match;  2) how you can use it to detail specific information to soften your interviewers; and  3) how residency programs use it to evaluate you.  There is a ton of content packed into this podcast. Use… Read More »

Topics covered in this podcast interview include: 1) Think long-term – be a few steps ahead; 2) Go out and make things happen – for example, write a chapter in a book; 3) Ask for opportunities – preferably before rotations, but definitely during audition rotations; 4) Don’t shy away from a challenge – take them on and… Read More »

Important links from this podcast episode include: 1) Practical Premed – Ryan’s first website; 2) Doctors Without Walls SB; 3) Lean On Admit – medical students helping pre-med applicants; 4) Almost Doctors Channel; 5) Doximity; 6) Picmonic – turning knowledge into pictures; 7) Osmosis; 8) First Aid Team Blog: DO Corner; and 9) Pathoma. In this episode we are joined by Ryan Nguyen, currently a… Read More »

This podcast episode is an in-depth overview of the residency match. We discuss the following topics: 1) how the residency match works in simple terms; 2) who benefits most from the residency match; 3) what is a pre-interview Rank Order List (ROL), how to develop one, and how to use it to maximize interview opportunities;… Read More »

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Gary Shlifer, DO, a resident in Internal Medicine. The remainder of the interview is focused on: 1) the specific experiences that nudged Gary towards Internal Medicine instead of Anesthesia; 2) how he analyzed worst case scenarios regarding fellowships and perceived job satisfaction; and 3) how what aspects of… Read More »

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Gary Shlifer, DO, a resident in Internal Medicine, and discuss: 1) how to choose a medical specialty; 2) his struggles in choosing a specialty; and 3) a detailed account of why he chose Internal Medicine over Anesthesia (including the one experience that made all the difference). Gary provides valuable insight on topics about… Read More »