Careers and residencies

We’ve set out our top 10 free resources for medical students in this handy guide.

Learning how to hone your clinical medicine knowledge can be an ongoing challenge.

There are many reasons to study medicine in another country, and we'll outline just a few of them here.

Focusing on these valuable tips for virtual interviews can help you prepare and boost your confidence.

If your dream is to become a doctor, you'll soon discover that medical schools are highly competitive, and getting accepted can be complicated.

One of the most important things you can do in medical school is to learn how to study efficiently. You will have a lot of coursework and material.

If you are like most prospective medical students, you would have spent a significant part of your life preparing to submit a personal statement.

Residency placements are decided during the match process on what is referred to as ‘Match Day’ and mark an important point for every medical student

Hematologists are internal medicine doctors who specialize in disorders related to blood and the lymphatic system.

Endocrinology is the study of hormonal glands and the diseases and disorders that affect them.

Discover pediatric medicine and how to become a pediatrician, with average salary information and how you can start your pediatric medicine journey

Learn about the critical role of psychiatrists, as well as how long it takes to become one and average salary data for psychiatrists in the US.

If you are thinking about a career in emergency medicine, MUA’s guide can help you make a decision.

Sports medicine physicians treat sports related injuries in both athletes and nonathletes.

Are you preparing for your residency interview? Read MUA’s guide on how to prepare and what questions to ask.

If you are interested in vascular surgery and want to discover more about what a vascular surgeon does, MUA’s guide is here to answer your questions.

A neurosurgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the nervous system.

There are a few essential qualities one must possess to become a doctor. Read our guide to discover what traits a good physician should have.

Neurologists are medical professionals who specialize in treating conditions of the nervous system.

Anesthesiology is a medical specialty that focuses on the relief of pain. Read our guide to find out more about what anesthesiologists do.

If you are interested in internal medicine, read our article to find out what a gastroenterologist is and what they do on a daily basis.

Clinical rotations are assigned shifts where medical students can practice medicine under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

A radiologist is a medical professional who uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat injuries.

Choosing the right internal medicine subspecialty can be a challenging task. Read our guide to help you choose your subspecialty.

Allopathic medicine is the term that defines science-based, modern medicine. Discover more about the meaning of allopathy in our blog.

Read our detailed guide on education and training required to become a dermatologist.

Learn more about residency programs and what you can expect as a medical student.

An internal medicine physician is a doctor that specializes in internal organs. Learn more about what it means to be an internist.

Rheumatologists are medical professionals who are trained to diagnose and treat diseases of the joints, muscles and bones.

Read our detailed guide and explore the different types of medical specialties you can choose from as a medical student.

An oncologist is a doctor who is trained to diagnose and treat cancer or suspected cancer. Learn more about the types of oncologists and what they do.

Read our tips to prepare for your medical school interview. Everything covered from common questions to interview attire.

A fellowship is a period of medical training in the U.S. and Canada that physicians may undertake.

Family physicians may pursue fellowships in several fields. Learn more about family medicine and its subspecialties on our website.

Discover what it means to be a board-certified physician. How to tell whether or not a doctor has been board-certified, and how it can be achieved.

A hospitalist is a licenced physician who provides care for patients at a hospital. Find out more about what it means to be a hospitalist.

Not sure if cardiology is the profession for you? Discover what cardiologists do and their average salary in our comprehensive guide.

There is a wide range of sub-specialties that surgeons can delve into, but what are they?

Pathology is key to a lot of processes in hospitals and medicine in general.

Primary care physicians aim to prevent, diagnose, and treat a range of health conditions.

Not sure which bachelor's degree to study? Find out why your undergrad degree doesn't affect your chances of going to medical school or being a doctor

Discover everything you need to know about medical residencies.

Internal medicine enables physicians to train to manage a wide range of medical conditions. Discover if internal medicine is for you with MUA.

Learn about inpatient and outpatient care, including their differences and examples of inpatient and outpatient services.

As a primary care profession, family medicine allows physicians to engage in healthcare for all ages.

Find out what doctors that specialize in obstetrics and gynecology do and how you might become one by studying your MD at MUA.

The truth & myths of USMLE

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is an essential step of your application process to a reputed school. Most entrance committees consider

If you’re an aspiring physician, you will have heard about the USMLE Step 1 Exam - the first of three licensing exams required

To become a practicing physician in the U.S., you must pass the USMLE. That’s true whether you attend a school located in the U.S. or an international

Newly minted doctors take the Hippocratic Oath pledging to “do no harm,” but what if the harm they cause results not from the failure to correctly app

The seven-hour MCAT exam is considered by many to be the most difficult of all the graduate school entrance exams. About 60,000 students take it every

What’s the best predictor of success in residency and beyond? The answer is critical thinking, according to a recent study. When researchers analyzed

A career as a medical surgeon can offer high levels of professional and emotional satisfaction.

The life of a doctor is challenging yet highly rewarding and preparation for this role begins during medical school.

Residency placements are decided during the match process on what is referred to as ‘Match Day’ and mark an important point for every medical student

Medical examiners and forensic pathologists can often be talked about interchangeably, however, they are different and require unique training

While looking for the best Caribbean medical schools to study at, you’ll have to conduct a rigorous amount of research.

While many nurture the dream of becoming a doctor from an early age, for some the decision arises at a later stage in life. Often factors like meeting

It is an established fact that the medical profession is one of the most dignified and respected jobs in the world. The life of a doctor however, in..

For every medical student, it’s the big decision—really a series of decisions: the what and where of your residency

Getting into medical school has always been a challenge. But there is growing data to suggest that it is more difficult than ever.

Medicine has historically been a male profession—for years most medical schools would not seriously consider women applicants. That’s been steadily ..

For nearly 20 years, an organization known as the Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) has been compiling a “demand index” of medical ...

For a vivid picture of the diverse world of healthcare today, read the recently published opinion piece in The New York Times by famed NBC newscaster

On the long list of life’s great questions, deciding whether or not to attend medical school ranks well up there.

What a great piece of coverage, studying medicine in the Caribbean is really a life-changing decision.

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