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5 MIN READ

So you wrapped up the residency interview. Do this next.

First, take a moment to record your immediate reactions. Program directors and recent applicants give advice on the steps that should follow.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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5 MIN READ

What it's really like in emergency medicine—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one physician in the ER is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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14 MIN READ

Meet Your Match: Preparing for residency interviews with Leigh Eck, MD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, get tips on common residency interview questions and how to prepare for them.

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Preparing for Residency
Making the Rounds Podcast
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5 MIN READ

What it's like to specialize in sleep medicine: Shadowing Dr. Skiba

Virginia Skiba, MD, of Henry Ford Health, started her career in neurology but switched to sleep medicine after about a decade. Find out why.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 MIN READ

Use these strategies to manage sleep deprivation in residency

To perform at your best on the night shift, resident physicians should follow the evidence on what works. One tip: Drink your java at the right time. 

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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47 MIN READ

2023 AMA Research Challenge finals

Jesse Kirkpatrick, a third-year medical student from Harvard School of Medicine, beat out four other finalists to win the 2023 AMA Research Challenge and $10,000.

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14 MIN READ

AMA Reimagining Residency initiative

The goal of the Reimagining Residency grant program is to transform residency training to best address the workplace needs of our current and future health care system.

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4 MIN READ

3 keys to manage residency training’s trickiest balancing act

Resident physicians must quickly absorb huge knowledge chunks—and care for patients. You won’t know it all, so here’s how to move forward.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

GME interviews: What applicants should ask resident physicians

M4s can gain insight on life in a physician residency program by asking current residents about scheduling, culture, work-life balance and more.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency