Baillie Bonner, Avani K. Patel, Deena Kishawi
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4 MIN READ

These 3 AMA medical student members have met their Match

After years of training, AMA members who matched with residency programs ponder how they will impact medicine in the next stage of their physician training. 

Preparing for Residency
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5 MIN READ

Medical students match in record numbers, celebrate virtually

Fourth-year medical students found out about the next stage of their careers on Friday, but celebrations were largely limited to digital gatherings.

Preparing for Residency
Two students on Match Day
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4 MIN READ

Inside the numbers behind the record-setting 2019 Match

Match Day 2020 takes place on Friday, March 20. In advance of that career-defining event, here’s a look at how things played for 2019 applicants.

Preparing for Residency
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4 MIN READ

How medical school coaches can help with clerkships, Match

Medical training is a time of constant change that can make medical students feel chronically unsettled. A coach’s guidance can be invaluable.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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2 MIN READ

Ask these questions before finalizing your Match rank-order list

From strategies other applicants are using to advice on what makes the perfect fit, these considerations will help shape your Match rank-order list.

Preparing for Residency
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5 MIN READ

A resident’s advice on Match ranking: You are in control

This physician recommends work-life balance and geography as two key considerations in the Match-ranking process. 

Preparing for Residency
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3 MIN READ

These 4 AMA member benefits help medical students thrive

From healthy eating to testing through the roof, the AMA offers benefits that can help its medical student members stay ahead.

Personal Member Benefits & Discounts
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3 MIN READ

Perfecting it as a pair: The do’s and don’ts of the Couples Match

The Couples Match adds a layer of complexity to an already complex process. A couple who went through it draws on their experience to offer advice.

Preparing for Residency
#Best of 2019
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4 MIN READ

The AMA’s top 10 must-read news stories of the year

Insightful news coverage of trends in physician burnout, Match, and other hot issues drew big clicks from doctors, residents, fellows and medical students.

Physician Health