Brendan Murphy

AMA Affiliated Groups

Senior News Writer,
Authors

Brendan Murphy joined the AMA in 2016. Prior to joining the writing team at AMA Wire, he reported on various topics, including health care. His work has appeared in The Wednesday Journal, Columbia Missourian, Vine Line and ESPN.com, among other publications. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

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Preparing for Residency

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Residency Match: 4 tips for writing a standout personal statement

Writing great personal statements for residency is crucial for getting into the program you want. Make sure your statement is good to go with these tips from the AMA.
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Preparing for Residency

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5 MIN READ

If you’re feeling disappointed on Match Day, you are not alone

If you don’t land your No. 1 choice on Match Day, you have company. Here’s what former medical students say about that Match Day medicine disappointment.  
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Preparing for Residency

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Residency interviews: Don’t forget to ask these 7 key questions

Knowing which residency interview questions to ask during interviews can make a good impression with interviewers and give insight on your fit with a program.
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Preparing for Residency

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5 MIN READ

Physician residency interview invitations: What applicants should know

Residency programs can begin sending interview invitations in late September. What should medical students know about managing them?
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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips and insight on the exam’s future

Step 1's switch to pass-fail could have a ripple effect on medical students' approach to USMLE Step 2 study prep. Learn more with experts and the AMA.
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Preparing for Medical School

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5 MIN READ

College freshman to M1: A medical school timeline to admission

Learn with the AMA about the steps you can take during each year of college to strengthen your medical school application.
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Medical Residency Personal Finance

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4 MIN READ

Say goodbye to physician residency—and medical student-loan debt?

Learn how employer-sponsored hiring incentives can help residents transitioning to practice pay off an average medical school debt of $100,000.
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Preparing for Medical School

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5 MIN READ

DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?

Learn about key differences between MD and DO medical school programs and what role degree type should play in your medical school choice.