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The road to residency

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to residency and beyond.

Preparing for Residency

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3 key factors to assess physician disability insurance options

Not every physician disability insurance policy is the same. Costs, definitions and riders are three important factors that doctors should consider.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Transitioning to Practice
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3 tips to effectively manage debt during physician residency

As resident physicians begin their careers, they are trying to build their credit and avoid high-interest consumer debt. Here’s how to prioritize.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Thriving in Residency
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Finding a lawyer to review your physician employment contract

Considering a physician employment offer can be exciting and stressful. Lawyers can be hugely helpful. Get expert advice on finding one.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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GME: Council on Medical Education reports & issue briefs

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Medical Education
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Move USMLE Step 3 to pass-fail to boost residents’ well-being

Licensing exams place big burdens on resident physicians. AMA calls for changes to Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 to help save residents time and money.

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USMLE® Step 3
Thriving in Residency
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Laurel Road member benefits

AMA members can align their finances and prepare for their futures in various ways with Laurel Road. Learn more about AMA Laurel Road member benefits.

Personal Member Benefits & Discounts
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AMA helps you from medical school graduation to residency

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to from medical school graduation to residency and beyond.

Preparing for Residency
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3 tips to avoid lifestyle creep as a young physician

Physicians’ spending tends to creep upward after finishing residency or fellowship. Learn with the AMA about how to avert that pattern.

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Medical Resident Wellness
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