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QIPS learning for residents & fellows

QIPS learning for residents & fellows

GME curricula

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AMA GME Competency Education Program

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After the residency interview: To learn more, here’s what to do

A former residency program director outlines how physician residency applicants can gather more information to guide decision-making, even after the interview.

Transition to Residency

The Road to Residency

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Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

Which are the top factors you are considering in your Match rank-order list? Learn how they compare with what your colleagues are seeking.

Transition to Residency

The Road to Residency

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Future physicians: When's the right time to choose a specialty?

No decision a medical student makes will impact where that career ends up more than picking a specialty. When should medical student make that decision?

Specialty Profiles

The Road to Residency

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What it's really like in dermatology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one dermatologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

Specialty Profiles

Succeeding in Medical School

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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.

Transition to Residency

The Road to Residency

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Learning about early match programs

Explore options for finding a specialty resident matching program early.

Transition to Residency

The Road to Residency

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So you wrapped up the residency interview. Do this next.

First, take a moment to record your immediate reactions. Program directors and recent applicants give advice on the steps that should follow.

Transition to Residency

The Road to Residency

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The do’s and don’ts of CV writing for residency applicants

The curriculum vitae is an important part of a medical student’s residency application. A medical school dean outlines how to approach your CV.

Transition to Residency

The Road to Residency

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What I wish I knew in medical school about student-loan repayment

After graduating medical school with $250,000 in student debt, Chirag Shah, MD, passes along key lessons to today’s medical students.

Med Student Finance

Succeeding in Medical School