Oct 13, 2021
Virtual Midyear - What you need to know Part 1
In this 2 part series, we discuss everything you need to know as an applicant about virtual Midyear and virtual showcases. We will discuss everything from etiquette, format, advice, and what to expect so you can feel prepared.
In part 1, we discuss student and resident perspectives of virtual Midyear. We are joined by Hannah Gipson (PGY2 critical care) and Erin Rountree (PGY1 pharmacy practice), both residents at Huntsville Hospital.
_Information on open house _
* Open houses have a more casual feel and may present candidates with more opportunities to talk with different people associated with the program.
* Not as many candidates as some larger showcases
* Increase exposure to different programs
* Find more information on social media (Twitter, Instagram, etc)
_Different rooms within virtual midyear_
* Specialized breakout rooms that consisted of RPD rooms, preceptor rooms, and variations of the residence rooms.
* Candidates are filtered based on their interests.
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