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4 MIN READ

How medical school coaches can help with clerkships, Match

Medical training is a time of constant change that can make medical students feel chronically unsettled. A coach’s guidance can be invaluable.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Moving boxes
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5 MIN READ

Relocation bonus after residency: What to expect, what to ask for

Relocation compensation in your first physician job after residency training is almost a given. Learn what’s usually covered and watch out for these wrinkles.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Ask these questions before finalizing your Match rank-order list

From strategies other applicants are using to advice on what makes the perfect fit, these considerations will help shape your Match rank-order list.

Preparing for Residency
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What it’s like in maternal-fetal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Plenty

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in preventive medicine?

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 MIN READ

A resident’s advice on Match ranking: You are in control

This physician recommends work-life balance and geography as two key considerations in the Match-ranking process. 

Preparing for Residency
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3 MIN READ

Ob-gyns get AMA help to redesign residency application process

The average number of ob-gyn residency applications doubled over last decade, creating a stressful, inequitable process. The AMA is backing a plan to change that.

Improve GME
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4 MIN READ

How a combined residency program can shape your career

Combined residencies create physicians who are equipped to work in a hybrid capacity with patients across a wider spectrum of circumstances.

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Preparing for Residency
Thriving in Residency
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8 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in endocrinology: Shadowing Dr. Newman

AMA member Connie Newman, MD, feels the most rewarding part about being an endocrinologist is having a good relationship with the patient and helping patients recover from unusual diseases.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 MIN READ

Don’t let medical specialty stereotypes block path that fits you

Specialty stereotypes are prevalent during training. When it comes to choosing a medical specialty, it’s best to do your own research to discern fact from fiction.

Specialty Profiles