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How to make the most of your post-Match time in medical school

Medical school can be grueling. Then comes residency. Here's what you can do in your final months as a medical student to prep for the next step.

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AMA guide to the post-Match period

Take the time to regather and consider the steps you need to make sure your time post-Match is productive.

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Moving for physician residency? Here’s how to do it smarter, cheaper

Make your move for GME seamless with tips on finding a place, budgeting and logistics from a resident physician who’s been through the process.

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10 most-viewed orthopaedic surgery residency programs

FREIDA™ users have tallied more than 26,000 views of orthopaedic surgery residency programs. Of the 209 orthopaedic surgery residencies listed, here are the 10 programs that rose to the top for user interest.

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AMA Update for March 28, 2025: Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more
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Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Match Day 2025 results.

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Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Match Day 2025 results.

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The AMA Road to Residency Guide

The Match process can be filled with twists and turns. Find resources to successfully navigate the process of selecting and applying to residency programs. 

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AMA guide to starting on your road to residency

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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AMA guide to applying for residency programs

Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and make your residency application stand out for the right reasons. 

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