by Michelle A. Finkel MD, InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) have agreed that Emergency Physicians will be able to certify in Critical Care. Currently, Emergency Physicians (EPs) can complete Critical Care fellowships, but they cannot qualify for U.S. board certification. The new certification examination program still requires approval from the American Board of Medical Specialties but hopes are high. If all goes well, the first examination should be available in 2012.
Please contact me early for Strategy Sessions and editing. The medical school, residency and fellowship application seasons continue to heat up.
Insights, Ideas, News From Insider Medical Admissions
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Grade Inflation
Here's a really interesting article about law school grade inflation. Apparently, some schools are simply increasing their students' numbers to improve job prospects and the institutions' reputations.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Ranking Medical Schools
by Michelle A. Finkel MD, Insider Medical Admissions
Pauline Chen MD has an interesting article in last week's NYT regarding medical school rankings. Probably neither research nor social mission should be the way we rank schools.
And maybe we shouldn't judge doctors on where they attended medical school. But the current system does reward those at more competitive schools with better options for residency. Within the medical field, it's not a system that would be easily dismantled.
Contact me for medical school admissions help.
Pauline Chen MD has an interesting article in last week's NYT regarding medical school rankings. Probably neither research nor social mission should be the way we rank schools.
And maybe we shouldn't judge doctors on where they attended medical school. But the current system does reward those at more competitive schools with better options for residency. Within the medical field, it's not a system that would be easily dismantled.
Contact me for medical school admissions help.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Pre-Med Clinical Experience: Think Ahead
by Michelle A. Finkel MD, Insider Medical Admissions
For those of you pre-meds seeking clinical experience, I recommend getting started early. Although you might think free clinics would be thrilled to have a pre-med volunteer, many understandably require one-year commitments.
Getting good advice early (freshman or sophomore year) can make a difference in your medical school candidacy. Contact me early to schedule a Strategy Session.
For those of you pre-meds seeking clinical experience, I recommend getting started early. Although you might think free clinics would be thrilled to have a pre-med volunteer, many understandably require one-year commitments.
Getting good advice early (freshman or sophomore year) can make a difference in your medical school candidacy. Contact me early to schedule a Strategy Session.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Update Letters
by Michelle A. Finkel MD, InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com
Recently I've helped a few clients who want to submit their AMCAS now, but are starting compelling extracurricular activities this summer. I do not recommend describing an activity in your AMCAS that you have not yet started. Doing so can make the reader think you feel your candidacy is weak - that you are grasping at straws. One thing you can do is send an update letter later. You cannot, however, submit one through AMCAS; it has to be sent individually to each institution.
Contact me for editing help. I complete all of my own work quickly and effectively.
Recently I've helped a few clients who want to submit their AMCAS now, but are starting compelling extracurricular activities this summer. I do not recommend describing an activity in your AMCAS that you have not yet started. Doing so can make the reader think you feel your candidacy is weak - that you are grasping at straws. One thing you can do is send an update letter later. You cannot, however, submit one through AMCAS; it has to be sent individually to each institution.
Contact me for editing help. I complete all of my own work quickly and effectively.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
My Services
by Michelle A. Finkel MD, InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com
As the medical school application cycle heats up, I wanted to make a plug for my work and describe what distinguishes Insider Medical Admissions from other residency and medical school consulting companies:
1) Relevance - I'm a former Harvard Medical School faculty member with admissions experience and a professional journalism background.
2) Value - Your medical education will cost over $100K (possibly closer to $200K). Why entrust your future to underqualified or anonymous editors? I personally edit every essay and conduct every Strategy Session and Mock Interview myself.
3) Experience - I have helped hundreds of Insider Medical Admissions clients from the strongly competitive to the sink or swim candidate.
4) Discretion - I maintain strict confidentiality.
5) Speed - I offer quick turn around times.
Please see my robust testimonials page for client comments.
As the medical school application cycle heats up, I wanted to make a plug for my work and describe what distinguishes Insider Medical Admissions from other residency and medical school consulting companies:
1) Relevance - I'm a former Harvard Medical School faculty member with admissions experience and a professional journalism background.
2) Value - Your medical education will cost over $100K (possibly closer to $200K). Why entrust your future to underqualified or anonymous editors? I personally edit every essay and conduct every Strategy Session and Mock Interview myself.
3) Experience - I have helped hundreds of Insider Medical Admissions clients from the strongly competitive to the sink or swim candidate.
4) Discretion - I maintain strict confidentiality.
5) Speed - I offer quick turn around times.
Please see my robust testimonials page for client comments.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
AMCAS 2011 Open
by Michelle A. Finkel, InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com
You can now submit your 2011 AMCAS. Here is the web site.
Please contact me for medical school personal statement and AMCAS editing. For rolling admissions schools, the sooner you apply the better.
You can now submit your 2011 AMCAS. Here is the web site.
Please contact me for medical school personal statement and AMCAS editing. For rolling admissions schools, the sooner you apply the better.
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