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These 5 AMA members met their residency program match

Match Day evokes many thoughts and emotions. Learn what these future doctors have in mind for their next steps in medicine, in patient care and advocacy.

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2022 Match again sees record numbers. Take a peek behind the data.

Nearly 40,000 positions were offered, with a record number of MD and DO applicants taking part, but some specialties had lower fill rates. Learn more.

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Residents offer M4s their top lessons on the Match process

If you’re heading into the residency-selection process, be sure to refine your conversation skills and know how and when to self-advocate.

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What M4s should know about new supplemental applications

If you’re pursuing an internal medicine, dermatology or general surgery residency position, here’s what you need to know about this new application option.

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Residency applications: How M4s should address COVID-19’s impact

The pandemic has upended your medical school experience. Here’s how to address that in your personal statement and residency interviews.

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Residency match made simple: From M4 to PGY-1 in 6 steps

The residency selection process can be overwhelming. These six steps can help simplify a rigorous process for future interns.

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3 ways the pandemic may change residency selection going forward

The pandemic caused adaptations to the residency-selection process. Which of those short-term adjustments should be kept for the long term?

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How demands on residency applicants are growing

Data show medical students are asked to do more to earn a training spot. Time to focus more on making great doctors, not better residency applicants.

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2021 Residency Match: Examining outcomes for SOAP, IMGs

Learn with the AMA about notable trends this year in the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) and among international medical graduates (IMGs).

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