Rajani Katta is a dermatologist and author of Conquer the Medical School Interview and The Successful Match. 

Navigating post-match disappointment: What to do if you did not match

Medical Education
April 24, 2024

Over the last few weeks, I’ve spoken to applicants who did not match in the 2024 NRMP match. They are just a few of the thousands of highly qualified students and physicians who did not match this cycle. This is a wrenching experience, and it can be hard to pick yourself up and move on to the next steps. However, the actions you take over the next few months can …

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Navigating post-match disappointment: What to do if you did not match

The MMI: 3 strategies to help you prepare

Medical Education
June 7, 2022

You’re feeling pretty confident as you walk into your medical school interview– but then you meet your interviewer. “Why did it take you so long to get here?! I’ve been sitting here, waiting and waiting, and I’m in so much pain.”

Welcome to the world of the MMI. The Multiple Mini Interview, commonly known as the MMI, is a newer type of medical school interview, and it’s increasingly being used in …

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The MMI: 3 strategies to help you prepare

3 strategies for matching into a competitive specialty, even with a lower USMLE score 

Medical Education
December 6, 2020

For applicants seeking to match into a competitive specialty, it can be challenging.  In fact, it’s not uncommon for programs to receive over 100 applications for a single residency position.  To sort through that many applications, many programs use filters. One type of filter is a USMLE “cut-off” score:  applicants who don’t score above a certain minimum won’t be considered further.

That’s why, for applicants with lower-than-average USMLE scores, my advice …

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3 strategies for matching into a competitive specialty, even with a lower USMLE score 

5 common and commonly overlooked mistakes in the medical school interview 

Medical Education
November 4, 2020

When you’re applying to medical school, it’s remarkable how much four years or more of intense work can come down to one single day. The medical school interview is high stakes: studies have found that interview performance is the most important factor in admissions decisions.

While your MCAT score and your GPA can help secure an interview invitation, it’s your interview performance that matters most when it …

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5 common and commonly overlooked mistakes in the medical school interview