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Physician residency interview invitations: What applicants should know

Residency programs can begin sending interview invitations in late September. What should medical students know about managing them?

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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How to secure letters of recommendation that sparkle

Learn the fundamentals of the endorsements that have a big say on who gets into their top-choice residency program.

Preparing for Residency
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Residency Match: 4 tips for writing a standout personal statement

Writing great personal statements for residency is crucial for getting into the program you want. Make sure your statement is good to go with these tips from the AMA.

Preparing for Residency
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Managing medical student-loan repayment

Get tips for managing your medical student loans and understand your options for repayment and public student loan forgiveness.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Thriving in Residency
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Say goodbye to physician residency—and medical student-loan debt?

Learn how employer-sponsored hiring incentives can help residents transitioning to practice pay off an average medical school debt of $100,000.

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Transitioning to Practice
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DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?

Learn about key differences between MD and DO medical school programs and what role degree type should play in your medical school choice.

Preparing for Medical School
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Pre-med frequently asked questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about med school requirements, the application process, the MCAT and more.

Preparing for Medical School
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ChangeMedEd®: Innovation groundwork teams & grants

In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more. 

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What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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