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Here's how many residency programs med students really apply to

How many applications are typical among physician residency applicants? The number is going to depend largely on which specialty you’re applying to.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Are you in tune with a residency program? Get a new way to check

An AMA program allows ob-gyn residency applicants to compare their experiences and characteristics with those that residency programs value.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Residency program research FAQs: How to get key information

Researching physician residency programs can be overwhelming. Get the answers on how M4s can make informed decisions about where to apply.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Applying to more than 1 medical specialty? What you should know

From process to potential pitfalls, there’s much for applicants applying to multiple specialties in their physician residency program search to keep tabs on.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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Physician residency virtual open houses—what M4s should know

Open houses that take place before the MyERAS application deadline offer medical students an opportunity to determine their fit with a program.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Tell a cohesive story on your physician residency application

What drives you to pursue a specialty? Tying that ambition to your experiences and other qualifications is key to a standout application packet.

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The Road to Residency
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How to prep for a competitive physician specialty as an M1, M2

There is a lot you can do before clinical clerkship to boost your chances of matching in your dream specialty. Follow your passion with these tips.

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Specialty Profiles
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The road to residency starts in M1. Here’s how to begin navigating it.

First-year medical students are years away from residency applications. But there are steps to take to prep for a successful Match when the time comes.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
Deborah Clements, MD
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Application do’s and don’ts from doctor who oversees the Match

Find out what to put on your application, how to frame your personal statement, and get other great advice from NRMP Chair Deborah Clements, MD.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency