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Do you have to match at your first choice to be happy?

Learn what research shows about the connection between residents’ satisfaction and how highly they ranked the residency programs where they matched. 

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What to know about SOAP's last-minute Match options

The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program can be a vehicle through which unmatched medical students find a home for residency. Here’s how. 

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Match Week FAQ: How to move forward when you don’t match

Residency applicants who fail to find a home on Match Day are filled with questions. The AMA gathered experts to offer practical answers.

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Match: Which specialties place most residents through SOAP

Nearly 830 programs took part in the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) last year. Take a deeper dive into the numbers. 

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7 do’s and don’ts for creating your Couples Match rank-order list

The blueprint for medical student success on a Couples Match rank-order list highlights the value of comprise and necessity of keeping options open. 

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Failed Step 1 or Step 2? These specialties put less weight on exams

There is a pathway to a successful Match after a first-attempt failure on USMLE Step 1 or 2. Learn more with the AMA. 

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Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

Which are the top factors you are considering in your Match rank-order list? Learn how they compare with what your colleagues are seeking.

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Creating a Match rank-order list? Avoid these 4 common missteps

If you interviewed with a residency program, you should probably rank it. Get more advice ahead of the March 4 Match rank-order list deadline.

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What ERAS application changes could mean for future Match cycles

Starting with the 2027 residency-application cycle, a change to the platform most specialties use may boost emphasis on peer-reviewed research.

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