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Scheduling clinical clerkships and rotations

When and in what order you do your clerkships and rotations has career implications. Get tips for building out the second half of medical school.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School

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Top questions to help master life as a third-year medical student

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the third year of training by offering insight on some common questions.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Match Day countdown: What medical students 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.

Preparing for Residency
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International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Finding a residency

Steps and requirements needed for obtaining a residency program in the U.S. for international medical graduates (IMG).

International Medical Education
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Away rotations aren’t just about making a strong impression

Clerkship opportunities give third-year students a chance to learn about residency programs. Learn how to find the away rotation right for you.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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Top questions to help master life as a second-year medical student

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the second year of training by offering insight on some common questions. 

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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These books can boost your specialty knowledge on rotation

In general surgery, radiology and more, physicians weigh in with specialty-specific books to help medical students to get up to speed. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Future physicians: When's the right time to choose a specialty?

No decision a medical student makes will impact where that career ends up more than picking a specialty. When should medical student make that decision?  

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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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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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency