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Trump extends student-loan deferral—plan your next move now

No payments required on federal student loans for the rest of 2020. Here’s how residents and young doctors can think ahead to diminish their burdens in 2021.

Residency Finance
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AMA COVID-19 response: Meeting the needs of the medical education community

Learn AMA’s response to the educational disruptions related to COVID-19 and how we can work together and move forward with recovery. Let’s start the conversation now.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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Pilot offers residency applicants chance to say, “Look at me”

A preference-signaling program in the otolaryngology residency-application process aims to gauge applicants’ interest when it comes to interview invitations.

Transition to Residency
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How residency programs will view applications in 2021

Circumstances created by the pandemic have changed key aspects of how program directors will view a future physician’s residency application portfolio.

Transition to Residency
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4 tips on video interviews for 2021 residency applicants

With residency interviews going online, medical students should prepare differently for that aspect of the application cycle. Learn four best practices.

Transition to Residency
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COVID-19 resources for residents and fellows

AMA provides wellness resources along with info on PPE best practices for medical residents and fellows to assist them during COVID-19.

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Resident Wellness
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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4 ways the pandemic is changing the fellowship match process

The COVID-19 pandemic is complicating the fellowship match, but applicants can make moves to strengthen their candidacy, a recent article says.

Medical Fellowships
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How social media can aid medical residency program searches

The 2021 residency application cycle presents students with unique challenges. Social media platforms may offer some solutions when it comes to research.

Transition to Residency
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Residents and fellows gain additional caregiver, medical leave

In the coming years, resident physicians and fellows will have increased flexibility to attend to matters outside of the hospital.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency