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    Medical Specialty Guide

    Psychiatry

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    Psychiatry-guide-alumni-Aaron-Vazquez
    UMHS graduate

    Dr. Aaron Vazquez

    is a Class of 2015 UMHS graduate who completed a Psychiatry Residency at University Hospitals/Case Western in Cleveland, Ohio.

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    What in particular interests you about Psychiatry?

    I am a psychology-minded person. I prefer listening over speaking. I understand people and I get relationship dynamics. I sought out a specialty where I could improve others’ lives while bringing a sense of fullness into my own. The practice of psychiatry will allow me to care for patients who will disclose the raw and unfiltered circumstances of their lives. The authentic nature of this type of clinical encounter is very rewarding to me.

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    Are there any advantages or disadvantages for students at Caribbean medical schools regarding the match process?

    The bottom line is this: The advantages that come to a Caribbean medical student are ones that he or she creates for himself/herself along his/her journey. If you have lived on a small island for years, you have likely learned how to be resourceful. Put that resourcefulness to good use during the match.

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    What advice do you have for current UMHS students, and medical students in general, about the match process?

    Everyone’s journey to secure a residency is unique. Do your research. What you don’t know about the process will hurt you. Until you fully understand the entire process, continue to study the primary sources of information about the match such as: NRMP data, ERAS FAQs, and medical school guides to the match. Do not underestimate the time that will be required to produce a professional-grade application that you can submit with confidence. Consider hiring professional editorial services to proofread all of your written materials. No matter how well you think you can write, a professional medical writer can improve your syntax and grammar.

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