Editorial standards

What we cover

MedRise publishes medical news, analysis and practical guides for medical students, international medical graduates, residents and the programs that train them: board exams, the Match, residency policy, medical education, and how AI and new technology are changing medicine.

Masthead and bylines

• Newsroom: MedRise News Desk, which researches, writes and edits MedRise staff articles and Medical News
• Publisher: ViaAI LLC, which operates MedRise
• News tips, corrections and contact: [email protected]

Staff articles carry the MedRise News Desk byline rather than an individual name. The desk is the MedRise editorial team, not a single writer, and we never publish under invented names or personas. Guest pieces from the Write for MedRise program carry the contributor’s real name and a short bio.

How we label content

Every article carries one label above its headline, so you know what you are reading before you start.

• News: Reporting on a recent event, decision or study, based on primary sources linked in the article.
• Analysis: Explains what news, rules or data mean for students, residents and programs. Facts are sourced; the interpretation is ours.
• Guide: A practical explainer on a process such as the Match, SOAP, licensing or paying for school. Check dates and rules with the official source before you act.
• Study guide: Exam and rotation study material. Educational only; not clinical guidance for real patients.
• Commentary: Personal perspective and encouragement from the author, drawn from experience rather than reporting.
• Opinion: The author's argument or view. It is not a neutral summary, and other experts may disagree.
• Lifestyle: Light content for entertainment. It is not science, and it is not medical, career or financial advice.
• From MedRise: Written by MedRise about MedRise's own services. Treat it as promotional, not independent reporting.

Independence and conflicts of interest

MedRise also sells education services, such as coaching and clinical observerships. Articles about those services are labeled From MedRise and are kept separate from news and analysis. We do not accept payment, gifts or free products in exchange for coverage. When we write about a company, a school or an organization, we are not affiliated with it and it has not endorsed us, unless the article says otherwise. If an author has a financial interest in a company an article covers, the article says so.

Advertising and affiliate links

MedRise is supported partly by advertising. Posts show ads from Google AdSense, which Google places and selects automatically; our editors don't choose the advertisers or see who they are before an ad appears, and advertisers have no say in what we write. Ads are kept off our service pages and off posts about mental health and grief.

Some posts include a short list of products, such as review books or interview equipment, with links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases: MedRise (ViaAI LLC) may earn a commission if you buy through those links, at no extra cost to you. Every box of affiliate links says so right above the links. We choose those products ourselves, we don't accept free products in exchange for listing them, and a commission never decides what an article says. See our privacy policy for how ads and links handle data.

Sourcing and verification

• News and analysis link to primary sources: official announcements, government and regulator pages, journal articles, and the organizations involved. Secondary reports are named as such.
• Numbers, dates, deadlines and rules are checked against the source before publication. Dates and rules change, so guides say when they were last checked.
• We separate what a source says from our interpretation of it, and we include credible critics or limits when a claim is contested.
• Medical content is education, not medical advice. It is never a substitute for a clinician who knows the patient.

Corrections

If we get something wrong, we fix it and say so. Corrections of fact are noted at the end of the article with the date and what changed. Small fixes that do not change meaning (spelling, broken links) are made without a note. To report an error, email [email protected] with the article title and what needs fixing. We aim to respond within two business days.

Use of AI

Some MedRise articles are drafted with AI assistance. Those articles say so in the byline and in a “How this article was made” note at the end, and every factual claim links to its source so readers can check it. MedRise is responsible for everything it publishes, whether or not AI helped. We do not use AI-generated images of real people, and we do not publish AI-invented quotes. More: How MedRise uses AI.

Ownership and funding

MedRise is a brand of ViaAI LLC. MedRise articles are free to read. MedRise is funded by its education and consulting services; it does not receive outside funding for its reporting.

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Last updated 2026-11-14.