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Creating a Match rank-order list? Avoid these 4 common missteps

One former residency program director outlines the mistakes that should be averted to head off rank-order list regrets.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Weighing a rural physician residency program? 6 things to know

 Is a rural residency program right for you? Before the rank-order deadline, a general surgery resident who works in a rural setting offered some key insights.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

Which are the top factors you are considering in your Match rank-order list? Learn how they compare with what your colleagues are seeking.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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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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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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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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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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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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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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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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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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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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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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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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Clinical Rotations
The Road to Residency