First Aid for the Match

Every med student most have for the match!You'll find tips that is goin to make you Rock on the Match!!

I burnt this after I matched. Excellent source of info, but the reality is that a book won't help you match as much as your personality and your own history.

This book is an overview of the match process with advice on each step. It is not as long or detailed as for example, Iserson's. However, this also makes it more manageable. It covers everything from how to apply, how to write a good personal statement and CV, to whom to ask for letters, how to do well on the interview, and how to make a rank list. There is also a special chapter devoted to IMGs. It also has a chapter with an overview of each specialty. I found it helpful while applying for residency in a competitive specialty.

I really like this book and am glad I found it. I was not a fan of the First Aid for Step I, and so was leery of using this book but as I looked through it I felt it was very complete. I have felt sort of clueless about the whole application process and how to figure out what I could do, what fields I wanted to go into, what fields are competitive but still - somehow - I could find a way in. There really aren't a lot of resources on this whole process and word of mouth is not enough. Considering how incredibly important the third/four years are in terms of strategizing for your future, I am surprised how few real resources there are. People talk about the Iverson book but I found it too simplistic. I also need some handholding in simple areas I might be unfamiliar with, like how to write your personal statement, CV and application and this book does a good job of addressing that. Overall, I think this book is a sleeper and I totally recommend it.

This book is in real good condition and surprisingly low price.