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Looking for information about fellowships or the answer to what is a fellowship in medicine? For residents set on pursuing a fellowship or those still considering this possibility, there are ways to bolster credentials early and throughout residency training. Find tips and advice from the AMA includ ...Read More
Looking for information about fellowships or the answer to what is a fellowship in medicine? For residents set on pursuing a fellowship or those still considering this possibility, there are ways to bolster credentials early and throughout residency training. Find tips and advice from the AMA includ

Looking for information about fellowships or the answer to what is a fellowship in medicine? For residents set on pursuing a fellowship or those still considering this possibility, there are ways to bolster credentials early and throughout residency training. Find tips and advice from the AMA including top specialties, cost/grant information and more. Resident physicians interested in applying to doctor fellowship programs can also consult FREIDA™, the AMA Residency and Fellowship Database®, which offers users the opportunity to explore more than 7,300 fellowship programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

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