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8 Min Read

Match Day marks the start of a new journey for tomorrow’s doctors

The move to physician residency comes with new power to transform your patients’ lives, and medicine, for the better. Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and dig in.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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7 Min Read

What I wish I knew about matching outside my top-ranked choices

At first, Deena Kishawi, MD, was disappointed with her match. She eventually saw the development as a blessing in disguise. Learn more with the AMA.

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency
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2 Min Read

Cardiovascular disease (internal medicine) programs with the most residency positions

According to FREIDA™ data, cardiovascular disease (internal medicine) offers 1,231 first-year medical residency positions. Here are the programs offering the most opportunities.

Residency Prep
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4 Min Read

Big party, or private affair? Considering how to spend Match Day

There are pros and cons to how you do Match Day. Get great advice from a medical student well-being expert and two current residents.

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency
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4 Min Read

How much can you save by staying in-state for medical school?

Staying in-state for medical school can offer tuition savings and lower debt burden. How much should that matter to prospective medical students?

Med School Prep
1 Min Read

FREIDA™

Find a residency by searching more than 13,000 ACGME-accredited residencies and fellowships in FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®.

Residency Prep
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6 Min Read

As loan repayment resumes, 5 key questions for resident physicians

Medical resident loan repayment will resume in October. What do residents need to do to make sure they are prepared? Industry experts outline the path ahead.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
Drs. Wachter, Stanford, Vender, McAneny, Omalu and Gandhi
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5 Min Read

6 top doctors reveal what you need to know during your residency

These prestigious physicians have helped shape the course of modern medicine. Here’s what they wish they had known as residents.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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5 Min Read

How programs can address the 5 top resident physician stressors

Lack of adequate support staff and a heavy administrative workload are stressors that residency programs are working to combat. Learn more.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency