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Things to consider when selecting residency programs to apply to:  1.  What type of program (County, Community, Academic) 2.  What length of program (3 year vs. 4 year) 3.  Location 4.  Culture and Lifestyle 5.  Niches in EM Further Resources: EMRA Residency MapDoximity NavigatorSAEM Residency FairEMRA Residency Fair

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3 Steps to assessing your competitiveness for matching in an EM residency:  1.  Get a good advisor. 2.  Look at the data. 3.  Maximize your potential. Further Reading: EMRA – Apply smarter not harderEMRA HangoutsEMRA Student-Resident Mentorship ProgramNRMP Charting the OutcomesNRMP Residency DataALiEM – Match AdviceUTSW Texas STAR

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The future of emergency medicine seems bleak. Listen to Zack’s perspective on the future of our beloved specialty in part TWO of this two-part series.

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You are working your FIRST SHIFT EVER at Clerkship General hospital when a 60 year old female presents with shortness of breath. Initial Vitals: HR: 92 RR: 28 BP: 120/80 O2%: 89% Temp: 101.2F Critical Actions: Obtain full set of vital signs Diagnose PNA and COPD exacerbation Administer appropriate antibiotics Treat symptoms with steroids and […]