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Medscape
2 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
Refine Your Application as Residency Deadline Approaches
The deadline for applying to residency programs is approaching, and as you prepare to apply to your chosen programs, here are some strategies to streamline the process while you get your plans and materials in order. Ensure Your Residency Portfolio Is Ready Consider these tips to keep you on track and organized. Start early and get organized. Whether your specialty uses Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) or another application platform, timelines with all key dates for the season are out. Keep this information handy and set alerts so you stay on track, recommended Meredith C. Thompson, MD, MAEd, associate professor and interim vice chair of Education, and interim assistant dean of student affairs, Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida Health/Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. The ERAS system begins accepting applications on September 3. Do your research. 'Formulate a system to compare and keep track of all the programs you're interested in. This includes any program characteristics that are important to you and your perceived competitiveness for the program. Your advisor can help with that, as can reputable data sources like Texas Star, AAMC [Association of American Medical Colleges] residency explorer or other specialty organization advising resources,' Thompson said. Another tip: Many programs also maintain social media presence and host virtual meet and greets on these platforms for applicants. Concentrate on recommendations. Ask for letters of recommendation at least 1 month in advance. 'Your goal is to have all application elements submitted by the time the platform opens to programs for viewing,' advised Thompson. Ensuring all items are received on time is key to maximizing your chances of obtaining interviews, she said. Meredith C. Thompson, MD, MAEd Assemble your team. Applying to residency is not a solo endeavor, so Thompson explained it's in your best interest to build a team to support you during the process. 'Key persons to have in your corner include a specialty specific advisor, editor, and interview preparer,' she said. Check your medical school's resources as many institutions provide students with access to a specialty specific advisor that can provide evidenced based advice personalized to your unique situation during the application process. If this is not available, Thompson recommended connecting to your student affairs dean who typically can help you with this information or guide you to appropriate data sources to help make these decisions. Lean on a support team. Complete one or more practice interviews with someone familiar with the interview format for your chosen specialty to become more comfortable, she suggested. 'Your support team is key in ensuring you are putting your best foot forward during the application and interview process,' Thompson said. Proofread your materials. Make sure all sections are completed and that your information is free from typos, said Mitchell Goldman, MD, senior associate dean for graduate medical education, professor of medicine, and designated institutional official at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. 'You want to impress anyone who reads your application and leave an impression of professionalism,' Goldman stated. 'Recommend having an experienced educator review your personal statement before submission to identify opportunities for improvement.' Be honest and genuine in your application. Goldman said to list hobbies, interests, and volunteer experiences that you could discuss in detail if asked about them during an interview. Be realistic in the scope. If you are applying to highly competitive specialties, consider a back-up plan and apply to acceptable programs or specialties, Goldman said. 'You want to be realistic about the programs you apply to and have a good chance for getting an interview at a number of programs,' he said. Be proactive. Reach out early and often for guidance from trusted sources. They may have prudent advice to share. In addition, be sure to follow-up. If your dream program hasn't extended an interview, consider sending an email to the program director and coordinator. 'Send only one (follow-up) email to communicate genuine interest,' Thompson said. 'Application season is not the time to take a wait and see approach.' How do you use your medical school's resources to help with the process? Your medical school's student affairs office is a wealth of information for your residency-application process. They can provide guidance on evidence-based resources to inform your decision making. Also, your medical school may have a career advising program that can identify local specialty specific advisors to give personalized guidance. 'In addition to this, they can be a resource to review personal statements, provide mock practice interviews, and assess your total application for your competitiveness for different programs,' Thompson said. Finally, medical school alumni programs can also be a resource for these types of services. What do these experts say about the rewards of residency? Residency allows you to focus on your unique interests and talents. 'This is rewarding as it allows you to enhance your clinical skills to more meaningfully contribute to patient care in a particular niche as well as develop professionally under the guidance of experts and a network of physicians with similar career goals,' said Thompson. 'Moreover, you gain a cadre of coresidents that share the journey with you that you can learn from and lean on for support.' Your residency is also a time where you can be immersed in your area of interest, be educated by those with extensive expertise and teaching skills and a time of rapid growth in your personal and professional life, said Goldman. 'Residency experiences are some of the most rewarding experiences of a physician's life,' he said. 'It is also a time to have fun being with individuals with shared interest. You can make life-long friends, learn about yourself and what you value most moving forward.'
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagle-Eyed Fans Notice Travis Kelce's Subtle Support for Taylor Swift at the Gym
Eagle-Eyed Fans Notice Travis Kelce's Subtle Support for Taylor Swift at the Gym originally appeared on Parade. is so "Down Bad" for . The pop star's boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs player was recently spotted by cameras on his way to the gym for a workout, where he appeared to be carrying a very recognizable item related to Swift in his gym bag. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 As seen in the photos obtained by Page Six, Kelce, 35, was toting a large duffel bag with the zipper left open, revealing a noticeable pink item inside. It didn't take long for eagle-eyed fans on social media to recognize the item, which appeared to be a copy of Swift's Eras Tour Book. "HELLO IS THAT THE ERAS TOUR BOOK???" one fan wrote on X, while tons of other users agreed that the item looked just like the cover of Swift's concert book. HELLO IS THAT THE ERAS TOUR BOOK??? — Christina Keen⸆⸉ 🫶🏻✨ (@christinakeen89) June 11, 2025 "Travis misses eras tour just as much as us," one X user quipped, while someone else called the football player "so real" for the gesture. "He's carrying around the daily essentials what's the big deal," another user joked. While plenty of Swifties on X loved envisioning Kelce "treating the eras tour book like a photo album and whipping it out whenever anyone comes over like a proud family member," other fans tried to come up with a reasonable explanation for the book being in his gym bag. "He is probably bringing an autograph copy to someone at the gym," one person guessed. Another user predicted, "Someone is going to have a nice gift!"Eagle-Eyed Fans Notice Travis Kelce's Subtle Support for Taylor Swift at the Gym first appeared on Parade on Jun 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Pink Villa
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Does Travis Kelce Carry Girlfriend Taylor Swift's ‘Special Items' in His Gym Bag? Fans Think So
Travis Kelce's gym bag has become the talk of the town after the Kansas City Chiefs star got a pink cover peeking out. The fans of Taylor Swift and her beau wondered if the NFL star was carrying the musician's ERAS tour book with him to his workout session. Some of the eagle-eyed fans took to their social media accounts to share their reactions. As Kelce stepped out in a baseball cap, a grey shirt and shorts, with his printed gym bag, the eyes of the audience went straight to the pink and silver hardcover. A fan went on to ask, 'HELLO IS THAT THE ERAS TOUR BOOK???' on his X account. What is Taylor Swift's ERAS tour book about? Swift released a book version of her hit tour in 2024, which included more than 500 looks of the musician that she carried out on the stage in concerts across the globe. At the time of the book release, the Fortnight singer wrote on X, 'This tour has been the most wondrous experience and I knew I wanted to commemorate the memories we made together in a special way.' Meanwhile, Kelce's alleged gesture comes after he accompanied his girlfriend to a wedding as a date. The duo was seen enjoying their time dancing while seated at their table. Previously, the couple also enjoyed a date night in Florida. Kelce and Swift complemented each other's outfits, as the Grammy-winning musician donned a black mini dress with straps and a sweetheart neckline. She tied her hair in a bun and opted for a matching pair of shoes. As for Kelce, he chose to go with a black shirt, but his patterned pants caught the attention, making the fans react on social media. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been dating each other since July 2023, and are often spotted on dates and enjoying each other's company.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Begin your crossword ERA with USA TODAY Play
If your morning starts with a litany of daily puzzles and word games, now is a great time to add USA TODAY Play's games to your roster. Less stressful than many other crossword puzzles on the market, the USA TODAY daily crossword is a quick, typically less than 10-minute brain break with clues ranging from the traditional fare (Hint: the answer to the cookie clue is nearly always OREO) to pop culture to current events. P.S. if you're a Taylor Swift fan, there will likely be at least one clue you know nearly every day as our crossword editors seem to be in their ERAS era. Looking for an even shorter time commitment? Our daily Quick Cross is a four-by-four grid that you should be able to solve in a few minutes. RACE your friends and see who can complete it the fastest! Every day, crossword editor and columnist Sally Hoelscher – who hails from the crossword-friendly state of IOWA – breaks down the puzzle in her "Off the Grid" column with helpful hints and context for each puzzle. And if crosswords aren't for you, USA TODAY Play offers a variety of other games including daily Sudoku, our brand-new game 7 Little Words and more. While everyone has access to a limited number of puzzles each week for free, adding a USA TODAY Play subscription gives you access to: Your stats and the ability to track your daily streaks Unlimited puzzles, hints and reveals across Crossword, Quick Cross and Sudoku Additional games, like the brand new 7 Little Words The crossword archive, filled with hundreds of past puzzles for your enjoyment An ad-free gaming experience Sign up today at and start bragging about your high scores to all your friends. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: USA TODAY Play offers challenging but fun crossword puzzles, games
Indianapolis Star
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Begin your crossword ERA with USA TODAY Play
If your morning starts with a litany of daily puzzles and word games, now is a great time to add USA TODAY Play's games to your roster. Less stressful than many other crossword puzzles on the market, the USA TODAY daily crossword is a quick, typically less than 10-minute brain break with clues ranging from the traditional fare (Hint: the answer to the cookie clue is nearly always OREO) to pop culture to current events. P.S. if you're a Taylor Swift fan, there will likely be at least one clue you know nearly every day as our crossword editors seem to be in their ERAS era. Looking for an even shorter time commitment? Our daily Quick Cross is a four-by-four grid that you should be able to solve in a few minutes. RACE your friends and see who can complete it the fastest! Every day, crossword editor and columnist Sally Hoelscher – who hails from the crossword-friendly state of IOWA – breaks down the puzzle in her "Off the Grid" column with helpful hints and context for each puzzle. And if crosswords aren't for you, USA TODAY Play offers a variety of other games including daily Sudoku, our brand-new game 7 Little Words and more. While everyone has access to a limited number of puzzles each week for free, adding a USA TODAY Play subscription gives you access to:
