Episode 55. Now that Level 1 and Step 1 are scored pass/fail without a numerical score, other factors in students' residency applications are becoming much more important. Whether you want to match into a surgical subspecialty, primary care, or any other specialty, the following are going to be important to work on starting on day 1 in medical school: research experience, extracurricular involvement, and leadership. While going through medical school, you have to focus on your grades first and foremost, but you also have to consider exploring different specialty options and know which one is right for you early enough to build a strong resume for applications in the last year of medical school. This episode is a great overview of these challenges. This is a must-listen for students just starting medical school because these tips will inform what to think about as early as your first year.
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