Preparing for Residency

The road to residency

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The AMA is your powerful ally from the classroom to Match, through residency and beyond. Through tireless advocacy, meaningful connections and valuable resources, we are helping reshape our health care system to better take care of medical students like you.

Whether it’s providing opportunities for you to distinguish yourself, offering helpful member benefits or sharing tips about the steps of the Match process, the AMA helps medical students and IMGs navigate their way to a successful residency.

Get residency-ready with AMA benefits

  • Find your perfect match using full features of FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®
  • Distinguish yourself with AMA leadership opportunities

Supporting you today as a medical student. Protecting your future as a physician.


We know residency is a big deal. Fear not—the AMA has tips, tricks and tools to set you up for success.

202 Match Week

Prepare for Match Week

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The AMA Road to Residency Guide

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AMA Making the Rounds podcast


The AMA offers signature events and opportunities to help you gain experience and set yourself apart when it comes time to apply for residency.

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Medical student leadership opportunities

AMA Research Challenge

AMA Research Challenge

Medical student advocacy training on demand

On-demand advocacy training


Get support on the road to residency with these helpful resources and benefits for AMA medical student members. 

AMBOSS member benefit

AMBOSS test prep discounts & more test prep offers

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FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®

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JAMA Network™


Discover insights on how to obtain a residency program as an international medical graduate (IMG).

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Meet Your Match: An IMG's guide to residency selection with Victor Kolade, MD

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IMG residency-applicant interviews: Follow these do’s and don’ts

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IMGs: These 4 tips can help you succeed with Match

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