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The 5 skills residency program directors expect on day one

Start physician residency strong by grasping what is expected of you from the very first day of your graduate medical education training.

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Physician residency interview invitations: What applicants should know

Residency programs can begin sending interview invitations in late September. What should medical students know about managing them?

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If you’re feeling disappointed on Match Day, you are not alone

If you don’t land your No. 1 choice on Match Day, you have company. Here’s what former medical students say about that Match Day medicine disappointment.  

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Residency interviews: Don’t forget to ask these 7 key questions

Knowing which residency interview questions to ask during interviews can make a good impression with interviewers and give insight on your fit with a program.

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FREIDA™ Specialty Guide

The AMA’s specialty guide offers the details medical students need to know to simplify the specialty selection process.

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Relocating for residency? Keep these things in mind

Living arrangements can have a big effect on your quality of life during training. Check out these great tips on finding the right place.

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You made it—will your wallet? How to budget in physician residency

Regardless of which specialty you are training in, knowing how far your money will go is essential for resident physicians.

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So you matched to a residency program—now what?

As a medical student transitioning to residency, your life is about to change. Learn with the AMA about how to prepare for your career’s next stage.  

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M4s: Make the most of your post-Match time in medical school

Medical school can be grueling. Then comes residency. Here's what you can do in your final months as a medical student to prep for the next step.

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Inside Match Day 2024: Nearly 39,000 matches—and some surprises

Record-high match rate for DOs, and one primary care specialty saw an unexpected number of unfilled slots. Learn more with the AMA.

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