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How much do away rotations affect physician residency placement?

Away rotations have long been viewed as a chance to audition for a particular residency program. New data calls the conventional wisdom into question.

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The Road to Residency

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The top questions to ask before you submit your residency application

As you prepare to submit your applications to residency programs through ERAS, there are some key questions to ask. Learn more with the AMA.

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The Road to Residency
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Are you in tune with a residency program? Get a new way to check

AMA pilot program allows ob-gyn residency applicants to compare their experiences and characteristics with those that residency programs value.

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The Road to Residency
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4 tricks to a successful residency program search

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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The Road to Residency

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

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When it comes to submitting residency applications, cast a wide net

For future physicians, knowing your standing as an applicant and applying based on that information is a prudent approach to residency selection.

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The Road to Residency
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After Dobbs, M4s face stark reality when applying for residency

Ob-gyn residency-applicant volume fell in states with abortion bans during the 2022–2023 cycle. Learn more with the AMA.

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The Road to Residency
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Finding the best people to write residency letters of recommendation

Who should write your letters of recommendation for residency applications and what do they need from you? A physician expert offers insight.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 reasons virtual residency interviews might be here to stay

The COVID-19 public health emergency has expired. Learn why that may not bring a return to routine, face-to-face residency interviews.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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How M4s can navigate, maximize new residency-application features

 Where do you want to go? How have your experiences shaped the physician you want to be? Residency applicants now can answer those questions on MyERAS.

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The Road to Residency