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5 Min Read

How to create a Match rank-order list for long-term satisfaction

Medical students often put weight on the wrong factors when ranking residency programs. Learn what predicts less stress and more happiness in GME.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 Min Read

Looking to subspecialize? Take careful approach in residency Match

Even if you have your heart set on a subspecialty, it’s critical to keep your options open and have tact in discussing it with program directors

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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6 Min Read

Didn't match? How to come back stronger next residency-selection cycle

One failed Match should not define your career. Bounce back with expert advice on reapplying to physician residency programs.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Step 2 scores decoded: What they mean for your Match prospects

How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
The Road to Residency
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6 Min Read

The AMA is standing up for medical students. Here is how.

Delegates took steps to ease Step 1 stress and help unmatched medical school grads, and the AMA opposes harmful budget proposals on student loans. 

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Med Student Advocacy
The Road to Residency
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8 Min Read

Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Match Day 2025 results.

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AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for March 28, 2025: Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more
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8 Min Read

Match Day 2025 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Match Day 2025 results.

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Prep for Residency
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

Biggest Match Day ever: Here’s what the 2025 numbers reveal

Over 43,000 medical students matched this year. Take a deep dive on the NRMP data about this year’s specialty trends, match rates and more.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

If you’re feeling disappointed on Match Day, you are not alone

If you don’t land your No. 1 choice on Match Day, you have company. Here’s what former medical students say about that Match Day disappointment.  

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The Road to Residency