Specialties

From all of us at Rosh Review, congratulations to this year’s residency graduates! 🥳  This is a huge achievement—you’ve spent years dedicating yourself to the practice of medicine, and now it’s finally time to step into the next phase of your career. But what exactly should you do in the first few months after graduating? read more…

If you work in urgent care, you already know the job is defined by its range. In a single shift, you might drain an abscess, splint an ankle, talk a worried parent through caring for a febrile toddler, and read your own point-of-care ultrasound all before lunch. No two patients look alike, and the next read more…

The old adage of “Two months for Step 1, two weeks for Step 2, and two #2 pencils for Step 3” doesn’t make sense anymore. Things have definitely changed—Step 3 is a serious exam, and you don’t want to take it lightly. Now, the adage that’s perhaps more relevant when it comes to Step 3 read more…

As you adapt to being an intern, it’s easy to push Step 3 out of your mind. Some residencies don’t require you to take it until your third year, which can be tempting, but not the best idea! Your upper-level residents will tell you, “Don’t worry about it. No one cares about Step 3, and read more…

Who needs a Step 3 study plan? As the old saying goes, “Two months for Step 1, two weeks for Step 2 CK, and a number 2 pencil for Step 3,” right?  Not exactly. First of all, you cannot bring your own pencils into the testing facility. Nor would you need them. And more importantly, read more…

Who has time to practice CCS cases? When it comes to Step 3, it turns out that in between the 80-hour work weeks and general adjustments to life as an intern, you’re expected to find the time to study for not just one, but two days of the USMLE. And while this is finally the read more…

Applying to residency is an important and exciting milestone in your medical school journey! It represents the culmination of your educational experience as you start the transition from student to physician and begin the process of securing your dream residency program.  You understandably may have questions about this process, including one on the minds of read more…

Call shifts are a hallmark of residency and an important hurdle to conquer prior to becoming an attending. If you’re approaching your first call shift soon, you’ve probably racked your brain wondering: how do I survive a 24-hour shift? Caring for hospitalized patients, making important medical decisions, and answering questions from nurses, patients, and families read more…

For physicians, continuing education is essential. By reading journal articles, networking with colleagues, and seeing how things are done at different places, your skill set widens, new knowledge gets put into practice, and as a result, you have better patient outcomes. To illustrate the importance of lifelong learning, I’m going to discuss a few examples read more…

Starting residency is an exciting time! During this time, some specialties may require you to do a modified intern year before continuing to your “advanced” residency. This specifically applies to applicants going into anesthesiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), radiation oncology, radiology including interventional radiology (IR), and in some cases, urology and read more…

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification Exam is offered once per year over a two-week period of time. The assessment evaluates the ability of test takers to diagnose and manage both common and rare conditions under the broad umbrella of internal medicine. As you begin to prepare for the exam, it’s important to read more…

Knowledge is power. Give back to your patients and enhance your quality of care by learning about some of the world’s most pressing issues. Check out the Rosh Review Quiz for a Cause assessments, free in your Boost Box! What is Quiz for a Cause? Quiz for a Cause is an ongoing series of free read more…

Congratulations! You’ve made it to internal medicine residency and are settling into the swing of things. As you hunker down for the rest of the 3-year adventure, another big decision looms on the horizon: should you pursue an internal medicine fellowship after residency? And what does the internal medicine path to fellowship look like?  According read more…

One of the key milestones in becoming an internal medicine physician is the yearly In-Training Exam (ITE), a crucial assessment that evaluates your knowledge and helps gauge your progress. The internal medicine ITE experience can help you along your residency path, as you learn core clinical concepts and ultimately prepare for the ABIM certification exam. read more…

As an internal medicine resident, your In-Training Examination (ITE) score report is a valuable resource that can help you assess your progress and identify areas for improvement. This annual exam, administered by the American College of Physicians, is designed to test your knowledge and skills in various areas of internal medicine. But how exactly can read more…

When I first started studying for the ABOG written exam, I felt overwhelmed and nervous. So much of residency is about surviving, learning essential skills, and getting through each week or month while acquiring so much knowledge in the hospital, OR, and clinic. However, this firsthand clinical experience typically isn’t enough to pass or do read more…

It’s been just over two years of homeownership for me, and a multitude of contractors have suddenly entered my life. I’ve developed an entourage, including an electrician, a drywall team, insulators, plumbers, landscapers, and many more. Naturally, I have to put my trust in the contractor if I’m going to write them a check for read more…

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for a well-functioning medical team. As a practicing or aspiring physician, it is your duty to set an example in proper communication for your team members.  Whether you’re a resident learning clinical duties or an attending physician, these strategies are sure to improve communication among your medical team. read more…

A few months ago, I wrote a blog post sharing that I didn’t match into residency the first time. After a year of difficult soul searching, research, and self-improvement, I finally reached my goal of starting a general surgery residency program. Today, I’m in my fourth month of surgical residency and I want to share read more…

Every year as residency comes to an end, many decide between doing a fellowship or starting practice as an attending. It’s an individualized decision that hinges on professional goals and personal circumstances. The roles fellows and attendings serve are different in structure and purpose. If you’re approaching a similar decision, and are wondering “What is read more…