Retired military veterans often are nowhere near ready to retire altogether. In fact, many complete their military service early in their lives, using the experience, knowledge and discipline they gained to begin challenging new civilian careers. Because defending the lives of their fellow soldiers and Americans as a whole is so engrained in their minds …
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According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the medical community expects a shortage of over 130,000 family physicians by the year 2025. In addition, 21 different medical specialties are predicting shortages in their fields as well. Some of the most notable shortages are expected to occur in the fields of surgery, oncology and various …
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Here in the United States, becoming a physician means years of medical school and training, plus passing of multiple exams including the US Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) series and those required of physician hopefuls in certain specialties, like the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) series. But most states have additional licensing requirements that must be …
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Changes in medicine mean changes in medical education. So it stands to reason that testing will undergo periodic changes as well. This year, modifications hit all three steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, known as the USMLE. This is a series of mandatory exams that all physicians must pass to secure their license …
Once you’ve successfully completed medical school, your internship and residency are top priority. Now, it’s time to delve into your chosen specialty, gaining the training and experience you’ll need to secure your license to practice medicine. And that’s accomplished via what’s known as the “match.” The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) uses a computerized mathematical algorithm …
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Applying for medical school can be an exciting but nerve-wracking experience. Statistics from the Association of American Medical Colleges show that in 2013, 690,281 people applied to medical schools across the United States. But less than one third of those applicants, 20,055, enroll. Why the huge gap between applicants and matriculants? It comes down to a …
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“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” That saying goes back to at least the 16th century, with the first known in-print reference appearing in Sir Anthony Fitzherbert’s The Boke of Husbandry, 1534. Too bad for Fitzherbert, it’s bunk. Here at WOLFPACC, we regularly get calls from prospective students, typically in their 30s or 40s, …
Nothing has revolutionized communication over the past few decades like social media. Not only has it changed the way friends meet and stay in touch, it’s also changed the way prestigious schools choose students and the way hospitals and other medical services providers choose new hires. So, it’s important that both prospective and current medical …
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Many internationals looking to study in the United States liken their F1 student visa interview to an intense interrogation. And, they’re absolutely correct. As a function of the Department of Homeland Security, the Student Exchange and Visitor Program works to bring the best among international students into the US to study, while helping to protect …
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If you’re a medical student living outside the United States and are planning to study at an American medical school, you’ll have to secure an F-1 student visa first. Unfortunately, non-US students often aren’t aware of all the policies and procedures involved in applying for and receiving a visa, which can leave a feeling of …
