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Top 10 specialties with the most medical residency positions
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Residency specialties that medical students are researching most
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Most-viewed residency programs by state
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AMA guide to creating your Match rank-order list

Now that you’ve interviewed, learn how to rank-order your target residency programs ahead of the match. 

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Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

Which are the top factors you are considering in your Match rank-order list? Learn how they compare with what your colleagues are seeking.

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Creating a Match rank-order list? Avoid these 4 common missteps

If you interviewed with a residency program, you should probably rank it. Get more advice ahead of the March 4 Match rank-order list deadline.

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FREIDA™ Program Administration resources

View and modify program director and contact person information, such as name and address, or post a vacant position on FREIDA.

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Access FREIDA™

Quickly search and sort more than 13,000 fellowship and residency programs with easy to use filters that can be saved to your member-only dashboard.

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What U.S. physician residency training looks like now

Get up to speed with the latest data showing which specialties draw the most residents, the top 10 by share of U.S. MDs and more.

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What medical students should know about combined residency programs

Dual medical residency training programs offer a chance to build specialized skills and unlock opportunities that serve a broad spectrum of patients. 

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How to create a Match rank-order list for long-term satisfaction

Medical students often put weight on the wrong factors when ranking residency programs. Learn what predicts less stress and more happiness in GME.

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Orthopaedic CME from AAOS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons education helps orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals treat patients in their daily practices.

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Pros, cons of staying at home program for physician residency

About one in four medical students stay at their home program for residency. Find out why it may—or may not—be right for you.

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Tips to assess physician residency program fit before applying

Program directors offer guidance on finding the right fit for your GME training by reflecting on goals, doing research and asking key questions.

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