Residency Match: How to Succeed (P2)
Part 2: Know Thyself, Market Thyself Good scores? Published? President of the interest group? You’ve got this in the bag, right? Nope. Not quite. When a student with a 250+ on Step 1 and multiple publications fails to match in the top field of their choice, this should speak volumes about how you approach bridging the gap between your CV/scores and actually matching. If you want others to believe you are more than just a score, this is where you can make your mark, in those months between the end of M3 and the opening of the application cycle. The most helpful skills used in applying for a job and interviewing are rarely taught in medical school. You need people skills to bridge this gap. You need to think like a marketing executive. What are you selling and who are you selling