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Want to switch residency programs? 5 things you should know

Not every residency match is made to last, as more than 1,000 residents transfer programs each year. Learn more about the process with the AMA. 

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Transition to Residency
Thriving in Residency
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About the Council on Medical Education

See how the Council recommends educational policies to the HOD and appointments of representatives to education organizations to the Board of Trustees.

Medical Education
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Willie Underwood III, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

A urological surgeon from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Underwood will become AMA president in June 2026. Catch up on the other AMA election results.

AMA Elections
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AMA HOD adopts new policies on medical education

The AMA HOD convened this week at its Annual Meeting to adopt new policies aimed at strengthening medical education and bolstering the future physician workforce.

Press Releases
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Starting physician residency as an IMG? 6 tips to ease transition

Finding a residency spot is the biggest hill to climb, but there’s more that IMGs should know to thrive in U.S. residency training.

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International Med Ed
The Road to Residency
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5 tips for physicians on writing a letter of intent

This is often the first step in the process of applying for medical education grants. The AMA’s experts offer great advice on how to do it well.

Awards
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In addressing rural health inequities, definitions matter

Many programs seek to improve rural health care, but these efforts face challenges because they lack an agreed-upon definition of “rural.”

Population Health
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9 principles to guide physician competence assessment at all ages

Physicians are a precious resource. AMA policy aims to ensure that any competence assessments are transparent and evidence-based, but not ageist.

Health Equity
Bobby Mukkamala, MD, 2024 Annual Meeting
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

An otolaryngologist from Flint, Michigan, Dr. Mukkamala will become AMA president in June 2025. Catch up on the other AMA election results.

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