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6 MIN READ

Two-week course preps students for internal medicine residency

The elective at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine aims to build graduating medical students’ confidence in tackling new roles as residents.

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Preparing for Residency
Health System Spotlight
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6 MIN READ

What I wish I knew about residency program research in medical school

The first step to landing a physician residency position is picking the right programs. David Lee, MD, shares tips on his targeted approach to applying.

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Preparing for Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 MIN READ

What is residency?

Residency serves as a crucial phase in a physician's training, following the completion of medical school.

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Preparing for Residency
Health Care Definitions
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2 MIN READ

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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2 MIN READ

Medical school graduation social media kit

Congratulations on your medical school graduation! Showcase your achievements (and update your social media profiles) using our transition to residency toolkit.

Preparing for Residency
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4 MIN READ

Will a research year boost your residency application? No guarantee

A productive research year can make a residency applicant stand out, but that shouldn’t be your primary motivation, the experts say.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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8 MIN READ

On medical school graduation day, believing anything is possible

Work with your health care teammates, be ready to ask for help, and do your part to reimagine medicine. And when mom calls, take time to chat.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 MIN READ

The 5 skills residency program directors expect on day one

Start physician residency strong by grasping what is expected of you from the very first day of your graduate medical education training.

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The Road to Residency
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16 MIN READ

Meet Your Match: Your relocation plan with Leif Knight, MD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, get tips for navigating your upcoming move to your residency program's location.

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Preparing for Residency
Making the Rounds Podcast