March Madness may still be in full swing, but the long wait for the match results finally came to an end just a few days ago. To hear first-hand what Match Day was like, check out our special report, recorded live at VCU’s Match Day Celebration on March 18, 2016.
Congrats students!
In this episode, we discuss some of the ins and outs of applying to away EM rotations using the Visiting Student Application Service.
For more information on VSAS, contact your medical school and visit the AAMC website Applying for Away Electives with VSAS.
*Note: this episode was originally recorded back in Jan/Feb, and VSAS season is now open!
Surviving the third year of medical school can be tough, when the traditional classrooms are replaced by clinics, wards, and operating rooms. So to learn more about how to be successful in this crucial year, we turned to the experts.
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EM Stud has outgrown its humble beginnings and is starting a new chapter as EM Stud-now brought to you by the Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine (CDEM), an academy of SAEM.
Meet our new cohost, Dr. Scott Wieters, in this episode. Follow @EMedCoach
Also, I am updating my twitter handle, so if you’d like to follow me, Dr. N8, you can find me at Follow @ERDrN8
Having trouble sorting out your rank list? Already moved #1 to #2 and #3 to #1 a hundred times? Don’t worry, you still have plenty of time to sort things out, and ultimately, going with your gut is a great way to start (and finish) the process. But if you’re desperately looking for some help, maybe we can help you get organized…
Also check out these great resources!
NRMP – Main Residency Match Calendar
NRMP – How the Matching Algorithm Works
EM Advisor Rank List Run Down (2014 post, so different dates, but great advice!)
ALiEM – Top 10 tips when making your rank list (also an older post, but still a must read)
Being an emergency physician is a tough job, and like many other stressful occupations, it can wear you down. Burnout is a very real risk in EM, but acknowledging the risk, looking for early signs, and using strategies to increase your resiliency can help you stay productive, optimistic, and satisfied with your career.
Further Reading and References
Physician Burnout: It Just Keeps Getting Worse – Medscape
Emergentology: Burnout: It’s All about Weird Hours, Challenging Patients, and High Stress – EM News
Job burnout: How to spot it and take action – Mayo Clinic
Avoid Burnout by Managing Your Stress – ACEP
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