Hop aboard the brain train with the education chief resident at Washington University in this neurology education podcast where he interviews experts in the field to uncover the fundamentals of clinical practice, tips for young trainees, and personal insights about the profession. Dr. Jamie Holloman uses his superhuman ability for self deprecation to keeps things light as we explore the mysteries of the mind. Fantastic resource for neurologists, neurology residents, medical students, and anyone interested in learning more about applied neuroscience.
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Hop aboard the brain train with the education chief resident at Washington University in this neurology education podcast where he interviews experts in the field to uncover the fundamentals of clinical practice, tips for young trainees, and personal insights about the profession. Dr. Jamie Holloman uses his superhuman ability for self deprecation to keeps things light as we explore the mysteries of the mind. Fantastic resource for neurologists, neurology residents, medical students, and anyone interested in learning more about applied neuroscience.
Puzzling over your rank list? Confounded by all the choices? We’re here to help. I sit down with my co-chiefs, Matt Brier and Mysti Harrison, to discuss strategies for choosing a neurology residency. Matt and Mysti are the academic chief residents at Washington University. They planned and carried out recruitment for our neurology program this year. They share tips and insights from the recruting experience.
Time stamps:
- 03:25: The rank process at WashU
- 06:18: Mysti’s experience choosing a residency
- 10:12: Matt’s experience choosing a residency
- 13:30: Choosing a program you’ve only seen via Zoom
- 16:20: Residency structure
- 21:45: Call structure
- 25:20: Program prestige
- 27:30: Factoring in family
- 30:15: Fellowship options
- 33:40: Advice for MD/PhD students
- 38:00: Informing your top program and thank you notes
- 41:30: Setting your list
- 44:05: Advanced vs categorical spots
- 49:15: Putting your best foot forward on the interview trail
- 52:18: Writing a personal statement
Disclosures:
Dr. Brier and Dr. Harrison report no relevant financial disclosures. Brain Boy Neurology reports no relevant financial disclosures.
Links:
NRMP Program rating and interview scheduling app (https://www.nrmp.org/prism-interview-scheduling-tool/)
Brain Boy Neurology
Hop aboard the brain train with the education chief resident at Washington University in this neurology education podcast where he interviews experts in the field to uncover the fundamentals of clinical practice, tips for young trainees, and personal insights about the profession. Dr. Jamie Holloman uses his superhuman ability for self deprecation to keeps things light as we explore the mysteries of the mind. Fantastic resource for neurologists, neurology residents, medical students, and anyone interested in learning more about applied neuroscience.
