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AMA guide to interviewing with residency programs

Get tips to distinguish yourself and detail your unique skills and experiences during residency interviews. 

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Looking to subspecialize? Take careful approach in residency Match

Even if you have your heart set on a subspecialty, it’s critical to keep your options open and have tact in discussing it with program directors

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6 things medical students should know about physician compensation

Compensation can play a role in picking a physician career path. Here's what medical students should keep in mind as they choose a specialty.

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AMA guide to starting on your road to residency

From fact-finding to budgeting for potential interviews, the AMA’s go-to resource for searching medical residency programs has you covered.

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FREIDA™ Specialty Guide

The AMA’s specialty guide offers the details medical students need to know to simplify the specialty selection process.

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Are you ready for residency? Specialty choice may tell the tale

The overwhelming majority of PGY-1s from U.S. medical schools meet program directors’ expectations, but the results vary by specialty.

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Is your dream specialty among the 10 most in demand?

Data from a top physician recruiter sheds light on relevant trends for medical students choosing a specialty—but remember to follow your passion.

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Ace your physician residency interview by mastering 7 questions

Thoughtful responses to GME interview prompts must demonstrate motivations behind specialty choice, residency program fit and personal resilience.

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IMGs can tap the 3 C’s to stand apart in residency interviews

The three pillars of clarity, confidence and connection can help IMGs succeed in residency interviews and the Match. Dive into the details.

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As residency interviews get underway, keep these 5 tips in mind

The things you think are important might be tedious to residency interviewers. Residency program directors get candid about what they’re looking for.

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