MedEdits Resources (6)

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How To Send A Thank You Note After Your Residency Interview

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 26, 2025

Thank you notes will not impact how you are ranked, but, they are good way to reconnect with your interviewer and it is good manners to show...

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DO vs MD: What are the Differences and Which is Better? (2026 – 2027)

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 26, 2025

Learn about the differences between DO and MD with regards to the medical school application, your medical school education, and your future salary...

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What MCAT Scores Do You Need to Get Into Medical School (2026-2027)?

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 26, 2025

In this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know about MCAT scores including: The average MCAT score The MCAT score range What...

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Medical Schools In New Jersey: Rankings & Information

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 26, 2025

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Medical Residency Salary by Specialty (2021-2022)

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 26, 2025

The average salary for first year medical residents is $58,921 per year, according to the AAMC's 2020 Survey of Resident/Fellow Stipends and...

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What Outfit To Wear To Your Residency Interview

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 26, 2025

Consider this your first professional job interview and dress accordingly. By "looking the part," you demonstrate respect for the process, the...

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Ace Your Medical School Interviews

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 26, 2025

Once you reach the medical school interview stage of the medical school admission process, it means your GPA, test scores, and application have...

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Beat more than 7,500 Applicants and get into Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (2020-2021)

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 26, 2025

Introduction Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is top-notch medical school and institution located in upper Manhattan in...

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The Residency Personal Statement (2026/2027): The Insider's Guide (with Examples)

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 26, 2025

A physician and former residency program director explains how to write your residency personal statement to match in to your top-choice residency...

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Residency Letters Of Recommendation: The Ultimate Guide (with ERAS Samples)

Jessica Freedman, M.D.: Sep 25, 2025

Introduction When I reviewed residency applications as a program director, I was always reassured when I read a letter from someone I knew and...