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FREIDA™ by the numbers
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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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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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4 tips for residency applicants to wisely use program signals

At least 27 physician specialties use program signals. What does the data show about the feature’s most effective use cases in residency selection?

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When residency program signals matter—and when they probably don’t

Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.

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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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How to find residency programs with Osteopathic Recognition

Learn more about residencies and let the AMA help you find your dream program. 

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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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Most popular medical residency programs in Indiana

Take an insider’s peek at which residency programs in Indiana are capturing the interest of your peers.

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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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Most popular medical residency programs in Arizona

Take an insider’s peek at which residency programs in Arizona are capturing the interest of your peers.

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Most popular medical residency programs in Connecticut

Take an insider’s peek at which residency programs in Connecticut are capturing the interest of your peers.

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