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When residency program signals matter—and when they probably don’t

Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
Jun 6, 2025 ·
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AMA Career Resources

Grow your career and expand your professional networks at the AMA Career Resources event happening during the 2025 Annual Meeting.

Events
AMA Research Challenge
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5 reasons to showcase your work in the AMA Research Challenge

It’s one of the biggest academic contests in medicine. Find out all the great reasons medical students and resident physicians should take part.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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House budget: Hope on Medicare pay, but big concerns on Medicaid

AMA strongly backs move tying physician payment to 75% of MEI, but Medicaid provisions have considerable negative impact for vulnerable patients. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy 2025 past events

Learn more about the past events and webinars offered by the AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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Can your resident physicians pass health insurance 101?

These health-plan fundamentals can have a major impact on a lifelong career in medicine.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) meetings & events

Learn more about the meetings and events held by the International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS for IMGS members.

International Medical Graduates
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After Step 1 scoring change, what residency programs look for now

In the Step 1 pass-fail era, scores on Step 2, clinical performance and letters of recommendation have taken on increased weight for residency selection.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
The Road to Residency
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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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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency