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What I wish I knew about matching outside my top-ranked choices

At first, Deena Kishawi, MD, was disappointed with her match. She eventually saw the development as a blessing in disguise. Learn more with the AMA.

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Big party, or private affair? Considering how to spend Match Day

There are pros and cons to how you do Match Day. Get great advice from a medical student well-being expert and two current residents.

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Trouble financing your move for medical residency? Consider this option

The transition to residency can be costly. Is a loan to help cover the expenses associated with moving to start your career worth it? Learn more with the AMA.

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What if you don’t match? 4 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 in the next cycle.

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Applying to physician residency programs

Having a mental map of the steps and documentation required to apply to residencies will help ensure a successful journey.

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What to know about SOAP's last-minute Match options

The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP®) can be a vehicle through which unmatched medical students find a home for residency. Here’s how. 

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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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Learning about early match programs

Explore options for finding a specialty resident matching program early.

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Key data trends applicants should keep tabs on before Match Day

The Match has grown dramatically since just 6,000 applicants took part in the National Resident Matching Program in 1953. Catch up with the latest.

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