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AMA guide to creating your Match rank-order list

Now that you’ve interviewed, learn how to rank-order your target residency programs ahead of the match. 

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AMA guide to Match Day and Match Week

After months of research, applications, interviews and ranking, here's what to expect as applicants are matched into residency programs. 

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The road to residency

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to residency and beyond.

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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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March 21, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Reminder: March 31 Medicare MIPS reporting deadline and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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First physician job post-residency? Get your cheat sheet now

Your one-stop shop for AMA member-exclusive resources to get your first job out of residency.

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Community engagement helps Delaware health system retain doctors

After assessing gaps in recruitment, Bayhealth leveraged its residency program, loan repayment and “buddy” system to build its physician workforce. 

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Aiming to become chief resident? Here are 7 must-have attributes

Being a brilliant clinician isn’t enough to land the prestigious role of chief resident. Residency program directors reveal which factors carry the day.

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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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