Author Archives: Sam

Being professional during your job search

Have you ever called someone’s phone only to be met by a voicemail message involving their two-year old? “Davey, ask them to say their name and number… (silence)… say “hi” Davey… (a loud clatter as the phone drops to the … Continue reading

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More resume tips for physicians

As one of the professional resume, cover letter, and personal statement writers on the staff of The Doctor Job, I have seen thousands of different physician resumes: The short, the long, the thorough, the sparse. While every physician’s resume is … Continue reading

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Medical school’s out for summer?

Remember your summer days growing up? Laying out beside the community pool, chasing the ice cream truck down the cul-de-sac, sleeping in, staying up late watching movies. That was the life—was being the operative word in that sentence. Med students, … Continue reading

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Personal Statements: A few tips for the hopeful applicant

Imagine, if you will, the thrills and joys of being a residency/fellowship program director. Your day is long, full of countless responsibilities—and during the ERAS application process this delightful list of responsibilities grows even longer. Come mid-afternoon you feel like … Continue reading

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