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The latest influencers on Instagram? Physician residency programs

Most residency programs are on Instagram, and new research shows they go beyond lifestyle content to give clues on what the programs are like #IRL.

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What M4s should know to address skill gaps before intern year

What can you do in your fourth year of medical school to be “ready day one” for physician residency? Find out with the AMA.

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Meet Your Match podcast: A step-by-step residency selection guide

Physician residency selection is a marathon. From the starting line to the finish line, the Meet Your Match podcast offers unique insight on each step.

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How to address a medical school misstep in residency interviews

One setback shouldn’t define your future. Learn some do’s and don’ts for physician residency applicants on discussing missteps in interviews.

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What residency applicants should know before interviews

Ask the right questions and practice beforehand. Read more about that and other key tips for M4s as they start interviewing with residency programs.

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How much do away rotations affect physician residency placement?

Away rotations have long been viewed as a chance to audition for a particular residency program. New data calls the conventional wisdom into question.

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The top questions to ask before you submit your residency application

As you prepare to submit your applications to residency programs through ERAS, there are some key questions to ask. Learn more with the AMA.

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What I wish I knew in medical school about balancing M4 priorities

Learn more from PGY-1 Leanna Knight, MD, about balancing the Match and professional growth during the fourth year of medical school.

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4 tricks to a successful residency program search

From fact-finding to budgeting for potential interviews, the AMA’s go-to resource for searching medical residency programs has you covered.

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