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AMA Road to Residency Guide
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Understand residency match slang with this glossary

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Thriving in Residency

Aiming to become chief resident? Here are 7 must-have attributes

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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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Succeeding in Medical School
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What is residency?

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

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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Relocating for residency? Keep these things in mind

Living arrangements can have a big effect on your quality of life during training. Check out these great tips on finding the right place.

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AMA Update for March 22, 2024: Match Day 2024 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics, plus Match Day 2025 (index only)
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Match Day 2024 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics, plus Match Day 2025

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about 2024 Match Day.

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