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4 Min Read

How the physician residency Match algorithm favors applicants

As Match Day approaches, find out how the algorithm works, why your preferences come first and what to expect.

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The Road to Residency
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28 Min Read

Meet Your Match: What Match data says—and why you shouldn't stress

In this episode of Making the Rounds, NRMP's chief operating officer offers insight into recent Match trends.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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19 Min Read

Meet Your Match: Ranking your home program with Avani Patel, MD, MHA

In this episode of Making the Rounds, hear about one's physician's experience about staying at your home institution for residency.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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6 Min Read

What if you don’t match? 4 things you should do

A physician who has worked with unmatched applicants explains how to make the most of the coming year and improve the odds of matching in the next cycle.

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The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

Use these strategies to create your residency Match rank-order list

As the Match rank-order list deadline nears, go with your personal preferences and carefully weigh every residency program you interviewed with.

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The Road to Residency
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Ease your Match rank-order list stress with these insights

Among the tips a wellness expert offers physician residency applicants: Maintain perspective and accept that you will never make the perfect list. 

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The Road to Residency
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6 Min Read

How making a big move can reshape your Match rank-order list

If you are pondering a major change in geography for physician residency, consider this expert advice on how to balance location preferences and future goals.

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The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

If you don’t match, take these 5 tips from a SOAP survivor

Getting bad news on Monday of Match Week is stressful. A resident has guidance to help navigate the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program.

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The Road to Residency
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Learning about early match programs

Explore options for finding a specialty resident matching program early.

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The Road to Residency