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Are you in tune with a residency program? Get a new way to check

An AMA program allows ob-gyn residency applicants to compare their experiences and characteristics with those that residency programs value.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Residency program research FAQs: How to get key information

Researching physician residency programs can be overwhelming. Get the answers on how M4s can make informed decisions about where to apply.

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The Road to Residency
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How physician specialty choices change between M2 and graduation

Survey data shows that most medical students change their specialty choices, and there are clear trends in which specialties are the beneficiaries.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
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Applying to more than 1 medical specialty? What you should know

From process to potential pitfalls, there’s much for applicants applying to multiple specialties in their physician residency program search to keep tabs on.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
Heather Kowalski, MD
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What it's like to specialize in pediatric orthopaedic surgery

Heather Kowalski, MD, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at University of Iowa Health Care, feels privileged to help children through scary, stressful times.

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AMA Update for Aug. 16, 2024: Tips for residency applications and how to best use program signals for Match 2025
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Tips for residency applications and how to best use program signals for Match 2025

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about program signals for residency applications.

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AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Physician residency virtual open houses—what M4s should know

Open houses that take place before the MyERAS application deadline offer medical students an opportunity to determine their fit with a program.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Tips for residency applications and how to best use program signals for Match 2025 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about program signals for residency applications.

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Preparing for Residency
AMA Update Podcast
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Tell a cohesive story on your physician residency application

What drives you to pursue a specialty? Tying that ambition to your experiences and other qualifications is key to a standout application packet.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency