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Online database simplifies residency, fellowship search

FREIDA Online®, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database™ is the go-to resource for med students for 20 years. Hear from students and academic advisors how the database, with more than 10,000 entries, makes a difference.

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2016 medical residency programs matching: By the numbers

The 2016 Match was the largest ever recorded by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and resulted in a higher overall match rate than the year prior. Get the numbers on this year’s residency programs.

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Post-Match evaluations urged for medical residency programs

Competency-based assessments of med school grads entering residency programs urged. University of Michigan Medical School study suggests this would identify areas where trainees need extra help and improve training of interns.

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Single accreditation system for graduate medical education: What to know

Aligning all GME programs under a single accreditation system is due by July 2020. Discover the implications for residency matches. GME experts answer common questions.

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After your medical residency interviews: Communication guidelines

After completing interviews for a medical residency program, many students wonder about contacting their choices. New suggestions for guidelines covering communication between graduating medical students and residency programs strive to ensure a productive and ethical exchange for everyone involved.

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What you need to know about away electives and Match

Med students wonder if taking an elective at another program helps them with Match. A study reveals if away electives affect rankings, along with what you need to know about their average cost.

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Study examines what it costs to interview for medical residency programs

Travelling to residency program interviews can be expensive. Desired specialities can add to costs. One study collected data on how residency applications impacted med students financially.

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Applying for residency programs: Fourth-year med students' essential checklist

4th year medical students applying for residency programs use this checklist of tasks you need to complete. Follow this month by month timetable to reduce stress.

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Here's how many residency programs med students really apply to

A survey of more than 1,000 fourth-year medical students explored looked at how many residency programs does the average medical student apply to each year? What factors play a role in choices?

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