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MD/DO
The Rosh Review blog provides study and exam prep tips, podcasts, and more for physicians, NPs, PAs, residents, and students. Below you’ll find a list of the blog posts that highlight MD/DO. Take a look and learn something new.
Thinking About Switching Residency Programs? Here’s What to Consider First
Are you thinking about switching residency programs? If so, you’re not alone. Choosing a specialty in medical school isn’t easy. You’re required to make a career-long decision from a series of brief rotations, each spanning a couple of weeks to months and then hope you made the right choice. Most of the time, this works read more…
How to Select the Best SPEX Exam Review in 2024
Every day, customers ask us the same question in several variations: What is the best Special Purpose Exam (SPEX exam) board review? Why is your Qbank the top SPEX exam board review? How does Blueprint/Rosh Review’s SPEX Exam Qbank compare to Exam Master and BoardVitals? We understand the importance of the question. Now that the read more…
How to Use Your Internal Medicine ITE Score Report
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…
What Does Double Board-Certified Mean (& Is It Right For You?)
In the complex and ever-changing world of healthcare, patients often look for the most qualified physicians to address their medical concerns. One of the indicators of your expertise as a physician is board certification. You can expect most practicing doctors in the U.S. to be board-certified, but what does it mean when a physician is read more…
The 5-Step Guide to Thriving After Residency Graduation
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…
How to Become Chief Resident: Advice From a Former Chief
If you’ve thought about taking on a leadership role in your program, and even wondered if you’d make a good chief resident, this post is for you! We’ll explain how to become chief resident, the process of running for chief, and how to determine if it’s something you may want to consider. The Duties of read more…
Internal Medicine Path to Fellowship: Where Do I Start?
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…
Does Residency Cost Money? Here’s What to Expect for Applications & Interviews
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…
On Moral Injury vs Burnout in Medicine
Sometimes I feel like I’m burnt out from hearing about burnout. Lectures on the topic usually involve giving some definition of burnout, then we hear about examples of burnout along with a laundry list of strategies like “talk it out with colleagues” or “give yourself a break.” The cynic in me thinks all that can read more…
9 Great Non Clinical Physician Jobs
Searching for non clinical physician jobs? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a fresh-faced healthcare professional exploring your options or a medical veteran eager for change, you’re one of the countless physicians who may be interested in working outside the clinic. And we have some great news for you! From education to consulting, there are a read more…
What is the Step 3 Pass Rate & Passing Score?
What’s the Step 3 pass rate? What score do you need to earn in order to pass? And how difficult is it to pass the exam? In this post, we’ll explore some of the most frequently-asked questions about USMLE Step 3 and what makes it different (or the same!) from other Step exams. What’s the read more…
Financial Literacy for Physicians: Blogs, Books, and Podcasts to Teach You the Basics
Learning how to manage student loans, invest, and budget is likely at the bottom of your to-do list while balancing your responsibilities as a resident. It’s true that many young doctors are so preoccupied with getting through training that they don’t take the time to learn basic personal finance—however, progression through medical training is inextricably read more…
4 Ways to Practice Lifelong Learning in Medicine
As a follow-up to my last post, How a Commitment to Lifelong Learning Will Make You a Better Physician, here are four ways to put lifelong learning into practice throughout your career as a physician. As you reflect on your career and medical education/training, you may simply view it as a series of exams, interspersed read more…
Everything You Need To Know for the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Certification Exam in 2024
Planning to take the Pediatric Hospital Medicine certification exam in 2024? Here’s what to know, including when to apply for the exam, what’s covered, and how to prepare. When is the exam offered? Every 2 years—the next examination will be offered on November 19–20, 2024. When can I register? Regular: February 5, 2024–April 1, 2024 read more…
The Sterile Cockpit Rule: How Does it Apply to Medicine?
I spend a lot of my life inside the cardiac operating room. It’s a high-stakes arena with up to nine medical staff assuming different roles for the care of the patient: anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, perfusionist, circulating nurse, scrub technician, first assistant, cardiologist, and device rep, not to mention any medical students in training. As you read more…
5 Best Mobile Apps for Medical Residents
Any resident will tell you that the first six months of your intern year aren’t about learning medicine, but getting organized and learning how to be efficient. Of course, those things can be hard to achieve. Fortunately, there are lots of easy apps and tech that’ll enable you to streamline and automate your day so read more…
I Failed My ABIM Board Exam: Now What?
If you sat for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification exam and received a failing score, the experience can be discouraging and challenging to process. Still, it’s important to remember that setbacks are inevitable parts of everyone’s medical career—you’re not alone! In fact, according to ABIM, 13% of first-time test-takers failed the exam read more…
Diversity in Pediatrics: Understanding Cultural and Socioeconomic Factors in Patient Care
In the field of medicine, diversity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a critical factor in providing comprehensive and patient-centered care. This blog post aims to shed light on the intricacies of diversity in pediatrics specifically, and discuss strategies to improve representation and inclusivity in the pediatric field, ensuring every child receives the best care possible. The read more…
What Is the Format of the Psychiatry Board Exam? (& Other ABPN Board Exam FAQs)
There’s no such thing as becoming too familiar with the format of the specific American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certification exam you’ll be taking in September. By getting to know the overall format of your exam and the breakdown of each section, you’ll be ahead of the game when it comes to exam read more…
How to Create a Study Plan for the 2024 ABPN Psychiatry Board Exams
So you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and you’re ready to become a general or child & adolescent psychiatrist. All you have to do now is take steps toward the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) initial certification. Although that may sound like a challenging process, thousands of psychiatrists read more…