Subscribe It’s early June; you’ve taken the MCAT, had your letters of recommendation submitted, written your personal statement, filled out and sent in your primary applications… Now what? In the next few weeks, usually starting in early July, applicants begin receiving secondary application requests. These applications come directly from the medical schools that an applicant […] The post Prewriting Secondary Applications appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more

Subscribe When applying to medical school, you need 4 letters of recommendation for your AMCAS application. Medical school letters of recommendation are a very important part of your application, as they provide a professional’s experience of working with you. These letters also provide another objective measure of your performance. This can be very helpful, as […] The post Medical School Letters of Recommendation appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more

Subscribe They say a picture is worth one 1000 words…so let’s make it count! Residency application photos are not only a necessary part of the ERAS application, but are often used by programs in publicity-related contexts (such as introducing the newly matched residents in a department-wide email or on social media). Although headshots are FAR […] The post Residency Application Photo Tips appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more

Subscribe The demanding nature of a pre-medical journey will be a significant challenge to your mental health. The medical school application process is emotionally and financially stressful, often isolating, and can put a strain on your relationships. Therefore, it is imperative to take care of yourself during this stressful time. Here we give you our […] The post 4 Tips to Avoid Premed Burnout appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more

Subscribe Remember when they told you the hardest part of medical school was getting in? Well, they forgot to mention the MATCH. The MATCH is an expensive and anxiety-provoking experience that practically every medical school student must go through to continue their training. But what they didn’t tell you about is what happens when you […] The post My SOAP for Residency Experience appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more

Subscribe In this post, we delve into the steps of the residency SOAP process, offering insights, practical tips, and advice to help you navigate this pivotal phase of your medical career with confidence and clarity. Step-by-Step Guide to the Residency SOAP Process Step 1 Breathe. Take 5 minutes to 1 hour to feel whatever you […] The post Residency SOAP process appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more

Subscribe Gearing up to apply to residency is one of the most exciting, yet nerve-wracking times in medical school. At this point, you have likely either decided on a specialty or at least narrowed down your choices and are getting ready for application season. Aside from gathering your letters of recommendation and updating your CV, […] The post Residency Application Cost appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more

Subscribe The process of applying to medical school can feel like a daunting list of to-dos and checkboxes. For many, a critical “checkbox” on their list of considerations will include the anticipated financial burden. This guide will walk you through upcoming cost of applying to medical school, so that you can budget and plan ahead.  […] The post Medical School Application Cost appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more

Subscribe Often one of the first things in the residency application process is creating your residency rank list. To that end, this can often be an overwhelming yet exciting aspect of the process. The question remains though, where to start? We will go through a few ways to decide which programs you are a good […] The post How to Create Your Residency Rank List appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more

Subscribe After many stressful months of building your application and interviewing with programs, it’s finally time for a part of the application that you have total control over – forming your rank list! There are many different strategies to approach building a rank list and your individual strategy will depend on what aspects of a […] The post Match Info and Ranking Residency Programs appeared first on Motivate MD ..read more