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Deborah Clements, MD
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Application do’s and don’ts from doctor who oversees the Match

Find out what to put on your application, how to frame your personal statement, and get other great advice from NRMP Chair Deborah Clements, MD.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency

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Succeeding in medical school: The ultimate guide

From strengthening your leadership skills to doing cutting-edge research while you prep for residency, the AMA has the resources you need, from M1 to Match.

Medical School Life
Medical student programs: Research
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How to get started in research

Pursuing med student research opportunities is a great way to deepen your experience. Learn more with the AMA.  

Medical School Life
Medical student programs: Match
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How to create your Match gameplan

The AMA offers a wide range of resources to fully prepare you for all the steps in the Match journey. Find out more.  

Medical School Life
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8 MIN READ

Countdown to Match Day: What M4s must do to prepare

The road to Match Day 2025 has many milestones. This guide offers insight on what to do at each step of the physician residency-selection process.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
AMA Distinguish Yourself Medical Student Summit
Jun 8, 2024 ·
6 MIN READ

AMA Distinguish Yourself Medical Student Summit

Join the AMA for an exclusive Medical Student Summit, immediately following the Medical Student Section Annual Meeting.

Events
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4 MIN READ

Finding the best people to write residency letters of recommendation

Who should write your letters of recommendation for residency applications and what do they need from you? A physician expert offers insight.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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General medical education: Council on Medical Education reports & issue briefs

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Medical Education
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What is residency?

Residency serves as a crucial phase in a physician's training, following the completion of medical school.

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