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7 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about away rotations

Christopher Clifford, MD, is an attending emergency physician. Find out what he wishes he knew when he did away rotations in medical school.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
Paths in different directions leading to doors
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9 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about picking a specialty

As an M4, Avani Patel, MD, MHA, had to pick between her passion and her plan. Find out what she wishes she knew about specialty choice in medical school.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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5 MIN READ

These 5 residents chose emergency medicine—and would do it again

With 554 emergency medicine slots unfilled in the Match, residents detail their love of the specialty and offer timely advice to future doctors.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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5 MIN READ

Future physicians: When's the right time to choose a specialty?

No decision a medical student makes will impact where that career ends up more than picking a specialty. When should medical student make that decision?

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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12 MIN READ

Emergency Medicine Residency: 2023 Match Day data and trends with Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about data and trends for the 2023 Emergency Medicine Residency Match.

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Preparing for Residency
AMA Update
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12 MIN READ

Emergency Medicine Residency: 2023 Match Day data and trends with Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about data and trends for the 2023 Emergency Medicine Residency Match.

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Preparing for Residency
AMA Update Podcast
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7 MIN READ

Over 40,000 land spots on Match Day. What are this year’s trends?

Dig into the data on the 2023 Main Residency Match and get a head start to thrive in physician residency training with help from the AMA.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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8 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about finding mentors

AMA member Laura Halpin, MD, PhD, shares what she wishes she knew about finding helpful mentors when she was in medical school.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 MIN READ

Choosing a physician specialty

Learn what medical specialty to choose and see the types of medical specialties are available with the help of powerful AMA data tools and resources.

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Specialty Profiles
Thriving in Residency