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Learn when to list gap year jobs on ERAS: include clinical, research, and timeline-explaining roles; omit short irrelevant gigs. Strategic tips for residency.
Master the art of explaining a leave of absence in medical training with our comprehensive guide, ensuring you present it positively during residency applications.
Learn how medical applicants can use preprints and institutional repositories to showcase gap-year research, accelerate visibility, and bolster ERAS applications.
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