Are you considering applying to medical school in Washington, D.C.? If you like the idea of ample research opportunities and are interested in global health and advocacy, look no further than the capital of the United States. The rich national history, extensive historical monuments, diverse cuisine and population, and the chance to kayak or paddleboard down the Potomac River are a few more… Source ..read more

It’s a long and expensive journey to become a doctor. But after paying exorbitant tuition rates and likely racking up astronomical debt during medical school, you (hopefully!) become a resident. And that means you actually get paid. Yes, for the first time, you’re being paid to be a doctor. But just how much do residents make, and can the salary actually help you put a dent in your debt? Source ..read more

What medical specialty is ideal for you based on your Enneagram type? We previously covered medical specialties based on Myers-Briggs and The Big Five. Today, we’re breaking down the Enneagram. Any guesses which type I most relate to? Leave a comment below. But before we get started, we need an important disclaimer. Please take this video with a grain of salt. All personality tests have… Source ..read more

Current Procedural Terminology codes, or CPT codes, are a set of medical codes used to describe the procedures and services that clinics and hospitals perform. Created by the American Medical Association in the mid-1960s, CPT codes are used in the United States for documentation, billing, and research purposes. In this article, we will give you a better understanding of the structure of each CPT… Source ..read more

One of the most exciting things about a career in psychiatry is the opportunity to own your own practice. Whether you plan to practice general psychiatry or build a private practice around one of the many subspecialty programs, there has never been a better time in healthcare to own your work. Given the relative flexibility of psychiatry training compared to other specialties and the increased… Source ..read more

Integrity, accountability, adaptability, empathy, and the ability to communicate and delegate effectively are all key qualities in effective leaders—and they’re also key qualities in successful physicians. Our guide to extracurricular leadership will discuss how to find and create leadership opportunities, mistakes to avoid, and how to succeed as a student leader. If you plan to go to… Source ..read more

Are you aware of the many subspecialty paths you can take in psychiatry? There are five main ACGME-recognized psychiatry subspecialties and even more specialized fellowships. Let’s go over the major subspecialties in psychiatry, including when the additional 1 to 2 years of training is necessary. The first question to ask is whether or not it’s worth pursuing additional fellowship… Source ..read more

You’ve seen enough physician-directed advertising and probably enough direct-to-consumer drug commercials, but have you considered what things are like for physicians who actually work for the pharmaceutical industry? What is their typical day-to-day compared to physicians in traditional clinical practice? This guide was written by Insider Danny Liaw, MD. The first categorization of… Source ..read more

Are you considering applying to medical school in Tennessee? If you like the idea of unique research opportunities, working to become a culturally competent physician aware of the socioeconomic factors that determine patient care, and the opportunity to rotate at many different sites during your clinical years, look no further than Tennessee. The rich cultural history, massive music scene… Source ..read more

We previously covered the specialties with the highest rates of burnout. But which specialties report the least burnout? If you’re looking for a specialty with less stress, these might be for you. 5th to the bottom of the list, with 43% of practicing physicians reporting burnout, is otolaryngology, often referred to as ENT. ENT is a surgical subspecialty focused on diseases of the head… Source ..read more