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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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A resident’s advice on Match ranking: You are in control

This physician recommends work-life balance and geography as two key considerations in the Match-ranking process. 

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How a combined residency program can shape your career

Combined residencies create physicians who are equipped to work in a hybrid capacity with patients across a wider spectrum of circumstances.

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Thriving in Residency
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Perfecting it as a pair: The do’s and don’ts of the Couples Match

The Couples Match adds a layer of complexity to an already complex process. A couple who went through it draws on their experience to offer advice.

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4 things to consider when researching medical residency programs

Before interviews and applications, your search for the right residency program begins with doing your homework. Here are four factors to keep in mind.

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An open-minded approach to Match rankings has many benefits

The plan an applicant has for their life entering residency may change drastically over the course of their training. Be able to adjust as needed.

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Match ranking advice: Consider goals beyond clinical training

One challenge of making a rank list can be balancing the desire for the best clinical training with other goals. A resident and a fellow offer advice.

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Family, friends matter too in Match ranking

Match ranking may seem daunting for medical students. A resident gives practical strategies for simplifying the decision-making.

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Making a Match ranking list? A fellow’s advice: Think long term

A University of Chicago fellow advises medical students to look at residency as the start of their careers, not just the next step in training.

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Online database simplifies residency, fellowship search

FREIDA Online®, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database™ is the go-to resource for med students for 20 years. Hear from students and academic advisors how the database, with more than 10,000 entries, makes a difference.

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