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Advanced PGY-2 positions and the Match: What you should know

About 10 percent of medical students match into advanced PGY-2 and preliminary PGY-1 positions in tandem. How does that process work? 

Preparing for Residency
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Residents share 4 tips for assessing specialty lifestyle

Pondering your career beyond medical school? Get tips on picking a medical specialty from those who have been in your shoes.

Specialty Profiles
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5 MIN READ

5 things students overlook when choosing a specialty

Learn how to choose a specialty with tips from an adviser who understands the medical student mindset.

Specialty Profiles
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What it’s like to specialize in hematology: Shadowing Dr. Lee

Alfred Lee, MD, PhD, says that hematology is a very interesting and complex field that crosses all disciplines. Find out more about the specialty of hematology.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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The top 5 medical specialties with the highest student-loan debts

Wondering how much you might owe before even starting practice in a particular specialty? We have the figures.

Specialty Profiles
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9 MIN READ

What it’s like in urologic oncology: Shadowing Dr. Mirza

For Moben Mirza, MD, life in this medical specialty is busy but intensely satisfying. Find out more about the specialty of urologic oncology.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Here's your must-have checklist for med school success

Find out more about this easy-to-navigate rundown of the top tasks students should prioritize during the early years of training.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 medical specialties among the friendliest for IMG PGY-1 matches

Looking to make the Match work as an international medical graduate? Consider these four specialties.

Specialty Profiles
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Residents in these medical specialties have the most regrets

One in seven residents reported career choice regret, with pathologists topping the list. Find out who’s likelier to experience career choice regret and why.

Specialty Profiles