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Didn't match? These physician specialties are reapplicant friendly

Missing out on matching doesn’t necessarily preclude you from landing a position in a competitive physician specialty as a reapplicant, data shows.

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6 specialties that value away rotations in GME interview invites

Specialty-specific Match data shows how doing an away rotation can be a factor in earning a coveted interview invitation from a residency program.   

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How to make clerkship rotations a key specialty choice data point

Medical students on core clerkship rotations should ask themselves four questions to maximize their specialty-choice related fact finding. 

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Moving post-Match? Tips for relocating, renting on a resident’s budget

Making a long-distance move for residency requires an understanding of the local rental landscape and benefits from guidance from other residents.

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To match in these physician specialties, away rotations are a must

Away rotations are a key to matching in surgical specialties. Even if not required, they help medical students test-drive potential residency programs.

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Medical student specialty selection: What to know

From real-life physician insights to specialty overviews, this comprehensive AMA resource helps you confidently choose your medical specialty.

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How to make the most of your post-Match time in medical school

Medical school can be grueling. Then comes residency. Here's what you can do in your final months as a medical student to prep for the next step.

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10 keys to help 4th-year medical students thrive in residency

Always have a fresh pair of socks handy, and nine other hard-won bits of advice from the AMA’s top physician expert on graduate medical education.

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Largest Match Day on record: Dive into the 2026 numbers

More than 53,000 residency applicants participated in the Match this year. Data from the NRMP reveals more about specialty trends, fill rates and more.

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