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Residency Match 2021: How COVID-19 is forcing major adjustments

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Learning about early match programs

FREIDA™ program administration resources

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Residency

Without travel, costs of residency interviews to decline sharply

With in-person interviews being discouraged, some medical students will save thousands of dollars on residency application and interview costs.

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Match

Residency Match 2021: How COVID-19 is forcing major adjustments

With residency application interviews going virtual and away rotations cut back, programs and applicants will be viewing each other through a different lens.

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AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Dealing with upheaval to physician practices and medical education

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by supporting medical education during the pandemic and more.

Baillie Bonner, Avani K. Patel, Deena Kishawi

Match

These 3 AMA medical student members have met their Match

After years of training, AMA members who matched with residency programs ponder how they will impact medicine in the next stage of their physician training. 

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Match

Medical students match in record numbers, celebrate virtually

Fourth-year medical students found out about the next stage of their careers on Friday, but celebrations were largely limited to digital gatherings.

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Match

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

If things don’t go according to your plan on Match Day, you aren’t alone. Here’s what former medical students had to say about Match Day disappointment.  

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Match

So you matched to a residency program—now what?

As a medical student transitioning to residency, your life is going to change significantly. What are the best steps to prepare for the next stage of your career?

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Match

What if you don’t match? 3 things you should do

A physician who has worked with unmatched applicants explains how to make the most of the coming year and improve the odds of matching the next cycle.

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Learn how to take control of your program research, interviews and more on the road to residency.

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Chart your future

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to residency and beyond. We’re here to help you succeed every step of your medical career.

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Essential Tools & Resources

FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®

Medical Specialty Guide

"Shadow Me" Specialty Profile series

USMLE prep resources

Making the Rounds podcast (Apple podcasts)

AMA Insurance

AMA member physicians get a 25% discount on own-specialty disability insurance premiums.

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