Match Day and beyond
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Make the most of your post-Match time in medical school
Here's what you can do in your final months as a medical student to prep for the next step.
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Inside Match Day 2024: Nearly 39,000 matches—and some surprises
Record-high match rate for DOs, and one primary care specialty saw an unexpected number of unfilled slots. Learn more.
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How to move forward when you don’t match
Get expert advice from current residents and program directors on what to do if you don’t find success on Match Day.
AMA membership match
Special offer for fourth year medical students: Become an AMA member and we’ll MATCH it with a complimentary first year in residency membership. Don’t miss out!
Before, during & after Match Week
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Navigating Match Week (video)
Learn what happens each day of Match Week.
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How to do Match Day your way (podcast)
Get great advice on deciding what's best for you on Match Day.
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Your post-Match Week checklist (podcast)
Identify key steps to take as you wind down medical school and look to start residency.
More guidance and resources to help you succeed
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Subscribe to our Thriving in Residency series
Make the successful leap from medical school to residency with tips, insights and tools from the AMA.
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Listen to the Meet Your Match podcast
Discover expert tips and tactics to prepare for Match Day and beyond.
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Research residency programs with FREIDA™
AMA members enjoy unlimited access to FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®.