6 05, 2025

The Day I Learned About “Adversity Essays”

By |2025-05-14T03:13:03-04:00May 6th, 2025|

I remember opening my email one morning—my hair was still half-wet from a rushed shower—and discovering the prompt: “Describe a significant challenge or hardship you’ve faced, and how you overcame it.” I actually laughed out loud, [...]

1 05, 2025

What Do Residency Program Directors Look For?

By |2025-05-14T03:13:21-04:00May 1st, 2025|

If you’re applying for residency, one question is probably on your mind: what do residency program directors really care about? Knowing exactly what qualities these directors value can make your residency application stand out in ERAS, [...]

29 04, 2025

A Real-World Guide to Landing an Anesthesiology Residency

By |2025-05-14T03:13:43-04:00April 29th, 2025|

Thinking about anesthesiology as your medical specialty? It’s a rewarding choice—great income potential, stable working hours, and plenty of interaction with patients and surgical teams. Even though it isn't as notoriously tough to get into as [...]

22 04, 2025

Medical School Adversity Essay: Tips and Examples

By |2025-05-14T03:14:51-04:00April 22nd, 2025|

Applying to medical school often means facing a wide range of secondary essay prompts. One that frequently appears centers on adversity and how you’ve handled difficulties. Admissions committees request this type of essay to see whether [...]

15 04, 2025

How Many Clinical Hours Do You Need for Medical School?

By |2025-05-14T03:16:03-04:00April 15th, 2025|

When applying to medical school, one of the biggest questions students face is: How many clinical hours do I really need? While there's no universal number, most competitive applicants have roughly 100–150 clinical hours. Medical schools [...]