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October 22, 2018

  • The U.S. Residency Interview Process - ECFMG Webinar
  • USMLE Step 3 News
  • Showcase Your Research
  • In the News

ECFMG Webinar: The U.S. Residency Interview Process, Volume 2

Learn about the residency interview from those closest to the process: a program director and an executive manager of residency programs share their insights on what to expect and how to prepare for your residency interview. Topics covered in this webinar include:

  • Communicating with programs (before and after the interview)
  • What to do when you receive an interview invitation or rejection
  • Preparing for interview day
  • Tips and best practices
  • What to expect and how to shine
  • Are there "right" answers?
  • Onboarding into residency

USMLE Step 3 News

The USMLE program has announced (October 3, 2018) a new format for the USMLE Step 3 examination score report. Examinees testing on or after October 1, 2018 will receive score reports in the new format.

The USMLE program also announced (September 27, 2018) a delay in score reporting for some USMLE Step 3 examinees who test in early 2019.

For more information, go to the Announcements section of the USMLE website.

Showcase Your Research

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin - Young Physicians Section and the Medical Students, Residents and Fellows Section (AAPI YPS/MSRF) invites abstracts for poster presentations at the 2019 Winter Medical Conference in Las Vegas. The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2018. For more information, read the abstract guidelines and view conference details.

In the News

In the News

A collection of news articles you may find of interest:

What Needs to Change in Medical Education to Prepare Clinicians of the Future
MedCity News, by Kevin Truong, October 10, 2018

Using Data to Address Shortcomings in the US Physician Training System
Medical Bag, by Alyssa Capel, September 27, 2018

International Medical Graduates Perform as Well as U.S. Peers
AAP News, by Melissa Jenco, September 21, 2018

International Medical Graduates Embrace Care of Underserved U.S. Kids
AAP News, by Trisha Korioth, September 21, 2018

FSMB Shines Light on Physician Burnout and Wellness
HealthLeaders, by Christopher Cheney, August 10, 2018

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