MAY 15, 2026 · Guides
How to Build a Residency Block Schedule (2026 Guide)
A chief resident's complete 2026 guide: ACGME rules, what to gather, the order of operations, and when to switch off Excel.
Elizabeth Wong · 12 min read
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APR 16, 2026 · Guides
Residency Block Scheduling in Google Sheets
The exact prompts I used to build a 30-resident block schedule in Google Sheets with Claude, plus the formula bugs every chief hits.
Elizabeth Wong · 8 min read
APR 8, 2026 · Comparisons
Residency Scheduling Software: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
An honest breakdown of what's actually out there for residency programs in 2026 — Amion, MedRez, QGenda, Excel, outsourcing, and Standard Form.
Elizabeth Wong · 6 min read
MAR 19, 2026 · Guides
So you're chief now. Here's what nobody tells you about the schedule.
How to build your first residency schedule, with practical tips from someone who's talked to lots of chiefs.
Elizabeth Wong · 7 min read
MAR 12, 2026 · Field notes
Why building a residency schedule is harder than it looks
Residency schedules look simple, but building one can take weeks inside Excel. Here's why.
Elizabeth Wong · 8 min read
OCT 1, 2025 · Field notes
Why ChatGPT can't create a residency schedule
Chiefs keep paying for ChatGPT Plus hoping it can solve scheduling. Here's why it can't — yet.
Elizabeth Wong · 5 min read