Podcast
Residency Unpacked
Hosted by Rolf Montalvo, M.D. · EN
Getting into a residency program is one of the most challenging stages in a physician’s career, and I want to help you get into a program. In this podcast we discuss topics like gaining the right experience before applying, how to perform well during interviews, ways to prepare for residency, and how to do well once you’re in.
I understand your pain: I was an international medical graduate and had a two-year gap between graduation and applying to residency. I matched into a program, became chief resident, stayed on as faculty for two years before being promoted to Residency Program Director. I know how stressful this journey can be, so I want to share all my experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals.
My advice is honest, to the point, and encouraging. Listen to the weekly episodes and send me questions or comments so I can address what keeps you up at night!
To learn more go to https://www.residency-unpacked.com
For your free guide to virtual interviews go to https://www.residency-unpacked.com/opt-in
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Experience That Will Catch Their Attention
Sep 21, 202300:08:42Tap to summarizeThe leadership and volunteer experiences that applicants include in their CVs are plentiful and valuable, but they are so similar among applicants that they can start to lose their shine. In this episode I give you 3 easily implemented ideas that can bolster your experience section in your CV, and catch the attention of faculty evaluating your residency application. These 3 ideas revolve around the concept of interprofessional collaboration, which is highly regarded in healthcare.
Transcribe →Do Not End Up on the ”Do Not Rank” List!
Sep 13, 202300:12:41Tap to summarizeEvery program has one. For us it was the "Do Not Rank" list; a list of names that we had to make sure would not end up on our Rank Order List for the Match because of one or more red flags identified during the interview process. In this episode I share 4 of the most frequent scenarios that led to someone being put on the 'DNR' list. Fair or not, programs use every bit of information and interaction to make decisions on hundreds of applicants. www.residency-unpacked.com
Transcribe →Having a Gap Year or Two is NOT a Problem
Sep 12, 202300:08:22Tap to summarizeIf it's been a year or two since you graduated med school do not panic, your application can still be a competitive one. How do I know this? I had a two year gap between graduation and starting my residency. I discuss the main advantage that IMGs and U.S. med school grads can each lean-in to in order to strengthen their application. To learn more, visit: www.residency-unpacked.com
Transcribe →How to Stand Out Among a Sea of Candidates
Sep 4, 202300:11:00Tap to summarizeStand out amongst the hundred candidates that the program will interview. In this episode, learn what is that ONE thing that you already possess that can help you be memorable in the eyes of the interviewers. Get a free guide to the virtual interview here: https://residencyunpacked.mykajabi.com/opt-in Visit the Residency Unpacked website to learn more about your host, Rolf Montalvo, M.D.: www.residencyunpacked.mykajabi.com
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TRAILER: Residency Unpacked
Aug 4, 202300:01:14Tap to summarizeResidency Unpacked: What you need to know to improve your chances of getting into a residency program and beyond, from a former U.S. residency program director and current board certified family physician.
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