How to Write About Clinical Experience in College Essays

Admissions readers see thousands of essays about "wanting to help people." Here is how...

MyERAS Residency Application

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How IMA Alumni Discuss Global Health Experience in Interviews

Admissions interviews reward specificity, self-awareness, and honest reflection. Here is how IMA alumni translate...

Medical Specialty Exposure High School Students Can Access

High school students can gain meaningful exposure to medical specialties, but the opportunities look...

The Difference Between Being a Tourist and Being a Professional Guest

The Difference Between Being a Tourist and Being a Professional Guest

The tourist versus professional guest distinction in international clinical placements is not about intent....

What Teen Medical Interns Actually Observe in Clinics

High school medical internships promise clinical exposure, but what do teens actually see and...

Preparing for the Transition From a Busy Clinic Back to the Classroom

Preparing for the Transition From a Busy Clinic Back to the Classroom

The transition from an international clinical placement back to a North American classroom is...

Patient Safety Culture for Teen Interns: What Students Need to Know

Patient safety culture isn't just a hospital policy; it's the shared set of attitudes...

Keeping a Clean Log of Cases Observed for Future Academic Reference

Keeping a Clean Log of Cases Observed for Future Academic Reference

Most pre-health students leave their clinical placement with vague memories of what they saw....

Translating Your Observation Hours Into Specific Skills for a Resume

Translating Your Observation Hours Into Specific Skills for a Resume

Most resume entries for clinical experience are too vague to be useful. Here is...