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 t…

In this 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 identifyi…

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 someon…

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 …

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 stateme…

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 ONL…

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…

If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your current personal statement for residency applications, constantly editing and receiving minimal results, then you are not alone! In this episode, you will be able to: Grasp the significance of crafting a powerful personal statement for residency applications. Showcase your unique strengths, abi…

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 To join the Myers Hurt Method Course, …

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 To join the Myers Hurt Method Course, visit https://www.drmyershurt.com/themyershurtmethodcourse

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/themyershur…

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 To join the Myers Hurt Method Course, v…

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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 dur…

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 …

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 ta…

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 go…

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 go…

Over the next four episodes, I’ll cover the questions you need to ask programs. Don’t forget - during the interview process, they ask you plenty of questions, but each and every program will have some time for you to ask THEM questions. First of all, always have a question. Not asking anything makes you come across as uninterested. Instead of reinv…

Let’s continue breaking down some common questions you will experience on the interview trail. Dr. Mike Olson and I will discuss what we think the “question behind the question” is, and what programs are looking for in an answer. Questions about your behavior. For example: Tell me about a stressful patient encounter you had in medical school and ho…

Let’s continue breaking down some common questions you will experience on the interview trail. Dr. Mike Olson and I will discuss what we think the “question behind the question” is, and what programs are looking for in an answer. Questions about previous patient cases. For example: What was the most interesting surgical procedure you scrubbed on an…

In the next three episodes I want to help break down some of the most common questions you will experience on the interview trail, as well as some uncommon and even illegal ones. Dr. Mike Olson and I will discuss what we think the “question behind the question” is, and what programs are looking for in an answer. In this episode, we will discuss que…

Questions on today’s podcast come to us from Dr. Sagar Shah via twitter - you can follow him @thisissagarshah In a short exchange he asked questions a lot of our IMG clients ask, and I thought the answers would be valuable to a wider audience, so I’ll answer them here. There is a lot of good information available online from different sources like …

Hey everybody this is Myers Hurt with another edition of “Countdown to Match Day,” the official podcast of the Match Gurus, and the only podcast aimed at helping applicants shine on interview day. Remember to follow us on twitter @theMatchGurus and send any questions you want answered on the show. If you like the content please take some time to le…

Hey everybody this is Myers Hurt with another edition of “Countdown to Match Day,” the official podcast of the Match Gurus, and the only podcast aimed at helping applicants shine on interview day. Remember to follow us on twitter @theMatchGurus and send any questions you want answered on the show. If you like the content please take some time to le…

I want to break format today and talk exclusively about the personal statement this episode. I know a lot of you already have one, or have at least a draft of one, but with enough time between now and September 15th (and even after that) I will help you make it better. I think there is a sort of comfort level and confidence that med students approa…

Milestone: We crossed 100 downloads! Combined total of the first 5 episodes, still, an exciting milestone, and I hope you guys continue to find some value in this format. If you have a free second please take a bit of time to leave a review on iTunes to help get the word out to other med students looking for answers. We are ramping up our website o…

This is now season 1 episode 5 - 36 weeks to go until Match Day 2017 - let’s get into it: First of all thanks to all of you for being patient - I know listening to me alone can get a bit monotonous, so I have arranged for a few interviews with program directors, program coordinators, and residents of different specialties to highlight specifics the…

In true countdown style, this season we’ll release one podcast each week for the 40 weeks leading up to Match Day. This is season 1 episode 4 - now 37 weeks to go until Match Day 2017. Let’s get started: We got some feedback about poor audio quality in the first few episodes, so I upgraded the microphone and added a pop filter - hopefully it is a b…

Intro Music: Ryan Little “Get Up” Hey everybody this is Myers Hurt with another edition of “Countdown to Match Day,” the official podcast of the Match Gurus, and the only podcast aimed at helping applicants shine on interview day. Remember to send any questions you want answered on the show via twitter @theMatchGurus or snapchat thematchgurus and w…

Intro music: Ryan Little “Get Up” Hey everybody this is Myers Hurt with another edition of “Countdown to Match Day,” the official podcast of the Match Gurus, and the only podcast aimed at helping applicants shine on interview day. Remember to send any questions you want answered on the show via twitter @theMatchGurus or snapchat thematchgurus and w…

Intro Music: Ryan Little “Get Up” Hey everybody this is Myers Hurt with another edition of “Countdown to Match Day,” the official podcast of the Match Gurus, and the only podcast aimed at helping applicants shine on interview day. Remember to send any questions you want answered on the show via twitter @theMatchGurus or snapchat thematchgurus and w…