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Q&A: This intern helps M4s pursuing ob-gyn spots find their way

Loss of in-person visits pose a challenge for medical students. Learn how AMA member Liz Southworth, MD, is helping to fill the gap.

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How to confront the challenges of an unprecedented Match cycle

For medical students and residency programs, the residency-selection process is further complicated by the pandemic. Learn about adjusting to this new normal.

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These 3 AMA medical student members have met their Match

After years of training, AMA members who matched with residency programs ponder how they will impact medicine in the next stage of their physician training. 

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Medical students match in record numbers, celebrate virtually

Fourth-year medical students found out about the next stage of their careers on Friday, but celebrations were largely limited to digital gatherings.

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Inside the numbers behind the record-setting 2019 Match

Match Day 2020 takes place on Friday, March 20. In advance of that career-defining event, here’s a look at how things played for 2019 applicants.

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How medical school coaches can help with clerkships, Match

Medical training is a time of constant change that can make medical students feel chronically unsettled. A coach’s guidance can be invaluable.

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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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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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The AMA’s top 10 must-read news stories of the year

Insightful news coverage of trends in physician burnout, Match, and other hot issues drew big clicks from doctors, residents, fellows and medical students.

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