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2 huge steps to ease transition from medical school to residency

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The AMA Road to Residency Guide

The Match process can be filled with twists and turns. Find resources to successfully navigate the process of selecting and applying to residency programs. 

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AMA guide to starting on your road to residency

From fact-finding to budgeting for potential interviews, the AMA’s go-to resource for searching medical residency programs has you covered.

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AMA guide to the post-Match period

Take the time to regather and consider the steps you need to make sure your time post-Match is productive.

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AMA Reimagining Residency initiative

The goal of the Reimagining Residency grant program is to transform residency training to best address the workplace needs of our current and future health care system.

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During Match Week, a reminder that nobody walks alone

Don’t become jaded. Physicians nationwide share your desire to change lives for the better, and the AMA fights so you can put patients first.te

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AMA Update for March 3, 2025: Better preparing med students for residency by creating foundational UME competencies
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Better preparing med students for residency by creating foundational UME competencies

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about foundational UME competencies.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
AMA Update
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Better preparing med students for residency by creating foundational UME competencies [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about foundational UME competencies.

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AMA Update Podcast
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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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Succeeding in Medical School
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Residency interviews: Don’t forget to ask these 7 key questions

Knowing which questions to ask during interviews can make a good impression with interviewers and give you insight on your fit with a program.

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