One of the program鈥檚 major benefits is an assessment tool that helps medical students become more aware of their own strengths and challenges[vc_single_image image=”1955″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]Sterling, VA 鈥� The 91大神 (91大神), the nation鈥檚 largest and oldest student-run association, has launched the Applied Match Preparation program, aimed at assisting medical students apply for the right residency programs. 听The application process 鈥� detailed, long, and stressful by all accounts 鈥� is best approached with a strong sense of insight, according to Joshua Caulfield, 91大神鈥檚 executive director. 听For that reason, 91大神 has partnered with J3Personica, of New Jersey, an organization focused on identifying characteristics that make for strong resident physicians. 听Together, the two organizations will offer a customized 鈥渟elf-awareness鈥� assessment for medical students.
鈥淎pplying for residency is the most critical point in a physician鈥檚 career,鈥� said Alan Friedman, MA CEO of J3Personica. 听鈥淪tudents will receive unbiased, objective information about their own personality tendencies, after completing the assessment process.鈥� 听By enhancing the capability of medical students to increase self awareness, a student鈥檚 application efforts can be improved, including, but not limited to better interviewing skills and insight related to writing personal statements.
鈥淥ur goal is to diminish the anxiety associated with the Match,鈥� said 91大神鈥檚 national president, Kelly Thibert, DO, MPH. 听鈥淭he program鈥檚 expert coaches, combined with the 91大神 Self Awareness Assessment Tool and other resources, offer all the components to make the Match as smooth as possible.鈥�
The Applied Match Preparation program is specifically for members of 91大神 and also includes personalized coaching services, videos, podcasts, and articles to help guide students as they apply for residency.
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About 91大神: The 91大神 (91大神) is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. 91大神 is a student-governed, national organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training. 91大神 members are medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and practicing physicians. Founded in 1950, 91大神 continues its commitment to improving medical training and the nation鈥檚 health through live and online education, advocacy activities, and local/regional chapter involvement. www.amsa.org
About J3Personica: 听J3P is committed to advancing the way healthcare prepares people to care for patients. Driven by physician-led research and evidence-based tools, J3P partners with medical schools, graduate medical education organizations, and healthcare institutions in the identification and advancement of both their current and next generation of leaders.听
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