AMA Update for Aug. 16, 2024: Tips for residency applications and how to best use program signals for Match 2025
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Tips for residency applications and how to best use program signals for Match 2025

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about program signals for residency applications.

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Transition to Residency
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Physician residency virtual open houses—what you should know

Open houses that take place before the MyERAS application deadline offer medical students an opportunity to determine their fit with a program.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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9 Min Read

Tips for residency applications and how to best use program signals for Match 2025 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about program signals for residency applications.

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Transition to Residency
AMA Update Podcast
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What I wish I knew in residency about physician burnout

AMA member Scott H. Pasichow, MD, MPH, was in his second year of residency when he realized he needed help. Today, he still practices prevention.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Tell a cohesive story on your physician residency application

What drives you to pursue a specialty? Tying that ambition to your experiences and other qualifications is key to a standout application packet.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
Sam Mossallam, MD
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What it's like in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Mossallam

AMA member Sam Mossallam, MD, says one of the rewards of working in emergency medicine is being part of society’s safety net.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Powerful Senate committee takes up physician shortage

Proposal from bipartisan Senate Finance Committee working group aims to address mounting doctor shortages. Physicians call for more residency slots.

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The do’s and don’ts of EHR use for new resident physicians

Even with some experience using the EHR in medical school, you won’t master it on day one as an intern. Heed these tips for a successful transition.

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Transition to Residency
Thriving in Residency
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Finding research experiences to make your medical student CV shine

Research experiences are not simply a field in the MYERAS platform. They can be a key factor in landing a residency interview. 

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School