Countdown To The Match

In this epsiode,  Dr. Myers Hurt shares a writing tip for using repeat word modifiers in sentence structures to make writing more impactful, using personal statements as examples. This technique involves repeating a key word in a sentence to emphasize its importance and create a sense of anticipation for the reader. The host attributes the concept to a book by Michael Deegan and offers two examples to illustrate the power of the repeat word modifier. For more personal statement tips, visit www.drmyershurt.com  

In tbis episode, I review my experience using Chat GPT to generate personal statements for radiology and neurosurgery. I share some of the generated content and my thoughts on it, as well as how I plan to use it to structure my own personal statements. While some of the generated content was a bit dry and repetitive, I found it helpful in identifying themes and ideas to include in my own writing. Overall, I think Chat GPT is a powerful tool that can be used to jumpstart the writing process, but it still requires some polishing and personalization.  If you are in the middle of writing a personal statement, I highly suggest donwloading my free personal statement guide jam packed full of amazing tips for writing personal statements. You can get it free here: www.drmyershurt.com You can watch the video with screen sharing on Dr. Myer's Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbR9hQQt-ZhXU87pU9CH0g  

Hey there, it's Dr. Myers Hurt. In this episode, I want to discuss writing prompts and how to approach them. Specifically, I'll be using chat GPT to generate answers to some prompts and we'll discuss what we like and don't like about them. I'll also share my thoughts on the importance of writing about yourself and not relying on AI or paying someone else to do it. We'll go through a couple of prompts together, including one from Kaiser Permanente on diversity and inclusion. I'll provide some tips on how to approach these prompts and how to show, not tell, in your answers. So, let's dive in and get writing!  If you are in the middle of writing a personal statement, I highly suggest donwloading my free personal statement guide jam packed full of amazing tips for writing personal statements. You can get it free here: www.drmyershurt.com You can watch the video with screen sharing on Dr. Myer's Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbR9hQQt-ZhXU87pU9CH0g

Uncovering the power of six-word stories forever altered the way I write and connect with my audience - leaving readers on the edge of their seat, wondering what new twist I would surprise them with next. In this episode, you will be able to: Master the art of concise writing for high-impact messaging. Discover the potential of six-word stories in engaging storytelling. Develop captivating job interview stories and application narratives. Understand the role of thoughtful word choices and editing in writing success. Evoke powerful emotions with concise storytelling techniques. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - The Power of Brevity in Writing, 00:01:08 - The Power of Six-Word Stories, 00:02:14 - The Importance of Imagery in Six-Word Stories, 00:02:58 - The Value of Choosing Your Words Wisely, 00:03:41 - Using Six-Word Stories in Communication, For more personal statement tips and resources on applying to residency, visit www.drmyershurt.com  

Hey guys! Whether it comes to writing an essay, a application or a personal statement for residency,  You always need fresh material. Don't re-use something you've used before. In this episode I talk about what program directors are REALLY looking for when it comes to any part of a written application.  If you are currently writing a personal statement, I suggest you check out my free personal statement tips guide specificaly for medical students applying for residency. Get it free from my website.

Ready for some tips that will actually set you apart in Residency Interviews?  We often focus on the wrong thing, test scores, rotations, letters of recommendations etc, and guess what that is what everyone else it putting on their applications too!  What we should be putting - is what YOU are best at.  In this episode, I go over:  How to highlight ONLY what you're best at  How to stand out from the crowd in Residency Applications And guess what - a lot of this comes through in your personal statement, it is the only way to showcase your true personality and get the attention of Program directors through your application. This is the way to stand out from the crowd. Check out my personal statement course that helps your craft an outsanding personal statement and as helped hundreds of students get their choice in placements. Check it out here.  Mentioned in this episode: The Unmistakable Creative

In this episode I talk about what's important to include in your personal statement, what information will demonstrate your personal growth and make your application stand out from the others.   Find more tips on my website, drmyershurt.com To join the Myers Hurt Method Course, visit https://www.drmyershurt.com/themyershurtmethodcourse

In this episode, I talk about a personal statement hack that will help you get the attention of program directors and ensure you get matched. Find more personal statement tips on my website, www.drmyershurt.com   To join the Myers Hurt Method Course, visit https://www.drmyershurt.com/themyershurtmethodcourse

In this episode, I give you a sneak peek into the Myers Hurt Method Signature Course. I go over what areas rank top in terms of what Program Directors are looking at to extend an Interview to you and how you can use some of the areas of the application to sell yourself. Learn more at www.themyershurtmethod.com

In this episode I discuss the smaller details that may often be overlooked on how to get an invitation to an interview for your choice residency programs. Find more info at www.drmyershurt.com

In this episode, I go over what successful personal statements look like and why you should take examples that your program gives you with a grain of salt. Ready to nail your personal statement so that you can get residency interviews at your programs of choice? The Myers Hurt Method Signature Course is open! https://www.drmyershurt.com/themyershurtmethodcourse

In this episode I quickly go over what makes a personal statement unique, and it isn't what you think! Most people get this wrong, tune in to find out how to make your personal statement truly unique and get attention of program directors! See more about crafting your personal statement at www.drmyershurt.com

Illegal questions are always a hot topic surrounding interviews. As you all know, the NRMP sets very strict communication rules surrounding the Match process, and have very specific requirements of what constitutes “legal” communication.  From the proverbial horse’s mouth, the NRMP Code of Conduct reads: “To promote the highest ethical standards during the interview, ranking, and matching processes, program directors participating in a Match shall commit to: Refraining from asking illegal or coercive questions Program directors shall recognize the negative consequences that can result from questions about age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family status, and shall ensure that communication with applicants remains focused on the applicant’s goodness of fit within their programs”. Furthermore, federal law prohibits most of these questions for any job, not just residency, and it is illegal to make hiring and firing decisions based on this information.  SDN, reddit, ValueMD, the usual forums people fr

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Megan Tresenriter, one of the creators of Swap and Snooze - a free service you can use right now when scheduling interview travel.  They help arrange medical student hosts for interview candidates to not only help you save some money on the interview trail, but also get an authentic experience and see how the students or residents at that hospital live, their surrounding city, and a look at life outside the hospital. I take full responsibility for a patchy internet connection the day we talked, but we managed to edit together a good bit of our conversation - so without further ado - Dr. Tresnwriter: Thanks for listening, hope you enjoyed the content and find Swap and Snooze useful on the interview trail. With all of the money you’ll save on hotels, you can pick up a copy of our book, or contact us for personalized coaching services and mock interviews.  Please subscribe to catch each new episode as they are uploaded, and if you find the content valuable please t

While I’m sure you all hang on my every word, just in case any of you skip to the next track at the at the end of every show, I want to lead off this episode with a reminder that my partners and I are primarily a boutique coaching and mock-interview service. Too many times we’ve seen very strong applicants either sound average or even absolutely tank their interviews, and conversely weaker candidates outshine their peers and end up high on rank order lists. Interview day means a lot, you only have a handful of hours with a handful of people to impress, and there are things we can teach you that help you put your best foot forward when it matters the most. Our calendar is filling up quickly, but we offer a free 15 minute trial to show you what we can do, and our most popular package is now discounted for the remainder of this 2017 season to just $499 for three 30 minute interviews.  After the first interview, you’ll end up with explicit feedback on your verbal and nonverbal communication style, specific dictio

Today I’ll continue the series of questions you need to ask programs with three more areas of focus. Remember that each and every program will have some time for you to ask THEM questions. Not asking anything makes you come across as uninterested, asking something you can look up online makes you look like you didn’t do your homework, and asking good questions can show that you know what you are talking about.   I’ll follow the AAMC document introduced last episode, link in the shownotes, and and cover three new topics. My goal is to explain the logic behind them, and let you know what to expect in an answer. Employment Issues What are the basic resident benefits? Is parking a concern for residents at your program? Are meals paid for when on call? What is your family leave policy? Is there reimbursement for educational supplies and books? Are moonlighting opportunities available? What are the rules for moonlighting? How are residents represented at the institution level? How is the resident member of GMEC s

Today I’ll continue the series of questions you need to ask programs with three more areas of focus. Remember that each and every program will have some time for you to ask THEM questions. Not asking anything makes you come across as uninterested, asking something you can look up online makes you look like you didn’t do your homework, and asking good questins can show taht you know what you are talking about.   I’ll follow the AAMC document introduced last episode, link in the shownotes, and and cover three new topics. My goal is to explain the logic behind them, and let you know what to expect in an answer. Clinical Duties What is the general call schedule? What provisions are made for back-up call or sick-call coverage? What type of structure for supervision is in place? Do your residents express that there is an appropriate balance between independence and supervision? How does the resident’s autonomy change as he/she progresses through the program? What type of ancillary support is available (phlebotomy,