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Whether you are an IMG, FMG, DO (osteopathic) student, or MD medical student, the pinnacle of medical school is matching into a US residency program. The ERAS application can be difficult to navigate and the NRMP match is a beast of it's own. Learn what you need to do to optimize your chances of matching into the specialty of your dreams.

  1. 05/23/2024

    Scrubs, and What to Wear on Rotations

    Ever wondered what you should where on rotations? Scrubs. Business professional. Business casual. White coat. No white coat? The answer isn’t always clear cut, but hopefully this podcast will give you a framework whereby you can be successful! Email me at jonny@fromthedoctorslounge.com

    7 min

  2. 05/13/2024

    Money after the Match: Residency Relocation Loans and Rent vs Buy

    Money can be tight when you are relocating for residency. In this episode, we discuss Residency Relocation loans, physician mortgages, and more to prepare you to move across the country after the match.

    10 min

  3. 12/18/2023

    How to answer, “what do you do if you know you are right and your attending is wrong?”

    How do you answer when an interviewer asks you “what do you do if you know you are right and the attending is wrong while diagnosing and treating a patient?” In this episode, we discuss this difficult question. For questions email me at jonny@fromthedoctorslounge.com.

    5 min

  4. 11/21/2023

    #45: Top 3 Mistake When Answering “What’s Your Greatest Weakness?” and How to Avoid Them.

    This question comes in several forms: What do people like least about you? What is your greatest weakness? What would your closest friends/family members say is your worst quality? As in all questions, you need to actually answer the prompt. You shouldn’t deflect. Yet, don’t dwell on the negative for too long. Do all you can to dwell on the positive. Mistake #1: Stating a Character Flaw Don’t tell someone that your greatest weakness is being dishonest, even if you are the world’s biggest liar. Pick something small. Once when asked what my wife likes least about me, I quickly declared, “My stinky feet!” Not only did the interviewer laugh, but it was an honest answer that didn’t make me out to be a terrible person. Mistake #2: Expounding to Much on Your Weaknesses Don’t spend too much time explaining your weakness. Be brief. At the end, make sure the tone is positive. You don’t need to make your weakness actually be a strength, but do talk about how you are improving. Mistake #3: Not Taking About Weaknesses on Your Application Depending on how this question is worded, this is a perfect time to ask how address any red flags on your application. When asked this question, I commonly responded, “One of my greatest weaknesses on my application is my lack of research. My school didn’t emphasize research, so it was difficult to obtain. Regardless, I networked with people outside of my school to find research opportunities and still managed to publish several articles despite a lack of resources.” Inquire about 1-on-1 coaching: jonnyhatch3@gmail.com

    8 min

  5. 08/02/2023

    #44: 3 Things Every First Year Medical Student Needs to Do To Be Successful

    Start early. These three things will help you match at the best program possible.

    4 min
  6. #43: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 10: Timed Tutor vs. Timed Mode with Practice Questions. Which is best?

    02/24/2023

    #43: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 10: Timed Tutor vs. Timed Mode with Practice Questions. Which is best?

    You are training for a marathon, so make sure to do marathon type practice. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc. Send me an email for more details.   Email: virtualmedicalstudentmentor@gmail.com  Website and Tutoring Services: https://jonnyhatch3.wixsite.com/home

    4 min
  7. #42: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 9: Studying for COMLEX Level 1 in conjunction with USMLE Step 1

    01/10/2023

    #42: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 9: Studying for COMLEX Level 1 in conjunction with USMLE Step 1

    Shout out to all the DOs who are taking multiple board certification exams! Y’all are crushing it. Here are my thoughts on taking both exams. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-r_QriTMSc&t=351s for viscerosomatic reflexes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq7zsi60tVc for chapman’s points Good video for sacral diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feObQXNd5NU and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua2GgxuVR-k https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-medical-school-podcast/id1396012587?i=1000513432836 for another perspective on OMT studying and studying for Level 1. The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc. Send me an email for more details. Email: virtualmedicalstudentmentor@gmail.com  Website and Tutoring Services: https://jonnyhatch3.wixsite.com/home

    10 min
  8. #41: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 8: High Yield is High Yield

    01/04/2023

    #41: USMLE/COMLEX 1 Prep Pt. 8: High Yield is High Yield

    As the MD Journey says, focus on gaining points, not losing them. Do this by focusing on high yield material.  The best mentors are real life mentors. Find many and keep in touch with them. They will be your greatest resource throughout your journey in medicine. That being said, please reach out with questions or comments that I can add to the podcast episodes. I also offer mock interviews, application reviews, etc. Send me an email for more details. Email: virtualmedicalstudentmentor@gmail.com  Website and Tutoring Services: https://jonnyhatch3.wixsite.com/home

    2 min
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Whether you are an IMG, FMG, DO (osteopathic) student, or MD medical student, the pinnacle of medical school is matching into a US residency program. The ERAS application can be difficult to navigate and the NRMP match is a beast of it's own. Learn what you need to do to optimize your chances of matching into the specialty of your dreams.

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