Here are some resources to help you along your career and personal-development path, as well as how to stay well in a challenging profession.

A collection of general career and personal development advice.Book cover of Danny Rubin's 25 things every young professional should know by age 25

HandshakeHere is a collection of video clips & articles to demonstrate proper business etiquette in the U.S., including how to give a proper handshake, how your body language conveys impressions, how to handle work parties or work social events, etc.

What makes a successful presentation? This section includes videos, articles and research about presentation/communication skills, technical tips, etc.

Photo of woman during interviewHere are some tried & true resources for interviewing. Please add your own in the forum!

How to lead and manage yourself and others.

Photo of Medscape web page with 2013 physician survey resultsWhich specialty will make you happy and keep you healthy? Pick up some clues from Medscape's Physician Lifestyle Report, based on survey responses from more than 14,000 US physicians from >30 specialties. It includes views on race, ethnicity, bias, and burnout, with associations between patient care, behavior, levels of happiness, and lifestyle factors (such as exercise, spiritual practice, obesity).

  • Which Physicians Are Most Burned Out?
  • Does Burnout Affect Their levels of happiness?
  • Is Overweight a Problem in Physicians?
  • Where Do Physicians Vacation?
     
  • Includes Lifestyle Reports by Specialty

Map of resident salaries by geographical regionData from national surveys (such as Medscape)

Tips to manage stress and to maintain a sense of well-being.Photo of physician with head in hands

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"I want this fellowship, so I can help people with ..."

Want to stand out from the crowd? Learn how to write a personal statement or application essay that makes potential viewers want to meet you.

Here are some resources to find out how.