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What I wish I knew in medical school about residency interviews

PGY-2 Anna Heffron, MD, PhD, sounds off on what she wishes she knew in medical school to stand out during virtual physician residency interviews.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 MIN READ

10 physician memoirs that offer inspiring accounts of life in medicine

AMA members outline some of their favorite memoirs that will give medical students and physicians a broader glimpse into life as a doctor. Learn more.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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The AMA Road to Residency Guide

The AMA has created an online course to help you learn the process of selecting, applying to and being admitted to residency programs. Learn more.

Preparing for Residency
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Getting started on the road to residency

Identifying the steps to Match and breaking them into phases with their own tasks and timelines can help make the process feel more manageable. Find out how.

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Preparing for your residency journey: Understanding accreditation

Before you apply to programs, it's helpful to be familiar with the governing body that accredits graduate medical education programs. Find out more.

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Planning a route to residency: Research and preparation

Once you’ve picked your specialty, consider what's important to you as you start your plan for residency. Learn more.

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Hitting the road to residency: Applications and interviews

You've chosen which residency programs you're interested in and are ready to apply. Find out more.

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Nearing your residency destination: The Match

After months of research, applications, interviews, signaling and ranking, applicants are matched into residency programs. 

Preparing for Residency