Overview of the Specialty Dermatology is a diverse specialty encompassing disorders and diseases of the skin, mucous membrane, hair and nails and a number of sexually transmitted diseases. Dermatologists deal with a wide variety of diseases including acne, warts, multiple inflammatory dermatoses, skin cancers, autoimmune diseases, occupational dermatoses and contact dermatitis. The treatment ranges from […]
Anesthesiology
Overview Anesthesiology is the discipline within the practice of medicine that specializes in the management of patients rendered unconscious or insensible to pain and stress during surgical, obstetric and certain other medical procedures. This involves the perioperative evaluation and treatment of these patients in specialized care in a) pain management b) cardiopulmonary resuscitation c) respiratory […]
Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology is the discipline within the practice of medicine that specializes in the management of patients rendered unconscious or insensible to pain and stress during surgical, obstetric and certain other medical procedures.
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Faculty Resources
ERAS — Electronic Residency Application Service “ERAS is a service which transmits residency applications, letters of recommendation, MSPE’s, transcripts, and other supporting credentials from medical schools to residency program directors using the Internet.” Visit the ERAS website » Writing a Letter of Recommendation Rob Patterson, rhpatter@wustl.edu General advice Our job as letter-writers is to advocate […]
Further Reading
The following books are available in the Becker Medical Library reserve and in the Career Counseling Office. Getting Into A Residency, A Guide For Medical Students, by Kenneth V. Iserson, M.D, published by Galen Press, Ltd. How to Choose A Medical Specialty, by Anita D. Taylor, published by W.B. Saunders Company. Resumes and Personal Statements […]
By Specialty
Anesthesiology American Society of Anesthesiologists Inc. Diagnostic Radiology American College of Nuclear Medicine American College of Radiology American Roentgen Ray Society Radiological Society of North America Society of Interventional Radiology Society of Nuclear Medicine Dermatology American Academy of Dermatology Emergency Medicine American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Family […]
Frequently Asked Application Questions
Are the USMLE Step 2 exams important for my residency application? When should I take the Step 2 exams? The importance of USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) exam can vary depending on the applicant’s Step 1 score, specialty choice, and residency programs where they will be applying. For those who are dissatisfied with the results of their Step 1 […]
National Resident Matching Program
Most specialties offer the majority of their residency positions through the National Resident Matching Program NRMP. You will join a program and plan to remain in that program for the duration of your residency (three to seven years). However, some programs require a separate, earlier matching process outside the NRMP, usually because of the need […]
Cost of Applying
Depending upon the specialty you choose, the residency application process can be quite expensive. First of all, there are the non-refundable match registration fees: National Match (NRMP) = $65 (avoid a late fee by registering on time) SF Match (ophthalmology) = $100 AUA Match (urology) = $75 USMLE transcript = $80 (one-time fee) Second, there […]