MATCH DAY AND BEYOND

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Succeeding in medical school: The ultimate guide

From strengthening your leadership skills to doing cutting-edge research while you prep for residency, the AMA has the resources you need, from M1 to Match.

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Student-focused benefits

Become an AMA member to unlock:

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How to get started in research

Pursuing med student research opportunities is a great way to deepen your experience. Learn more with the AMA.  

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How to create your Match gameplan

The AMA offers a wide range of resources to fully prepare you for all the steps in the Match journey. Find out more.  

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Countdown to Match Day: What M4s must do to prepare

The road to Match Day 2025 has many milestones. This guide offers insight on what to do at each step of the physician residency-selection process.

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AMA Distinguish Yourself Medical Student Summit
Jun 8, 2024 ·
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AMA Distinguish Yourself Medical Student Summit

Join the AMA for an exclusive Medical Student Summit, immediately following the Medical Student Section Annual Meeting.

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Finding the best people to write residency letters of recommendation

Who should write your letters of recommendation for residency applications and what do they need from you? A physician expert offers insight.

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The Road to Residency
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General medical education: Council on Medical Education reports & issue briefs

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

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What is residency?

Residency serves as a crucial phase in a physician's training, following the completion of medical school.

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Meet Your Match: How to transfer residency programs, with David Savage, MD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn how those considering a transfer should approach that decision.

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Making the Rounds Podcast