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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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Rank order list: Tips to master Match Day with Leanne Chrisman-Khawam, MD, MEd

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Leanne Chrisman-Khawam, MD, MEd, on advice for medical students on their rank order lists.

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How social media can aid medical residency program searches

The 2021 residency application cycle presents students with unique challenges. Social media platforms may offer some solutions when it comes to research.

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Ask these questions before finalizing your Match rank-order list

From strategies other applicants are using to advice on what makes the perfect fit, these considerations will help shape your Match rank-order list.

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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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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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