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Residency Match: 4 tips for writing a standout personal statement

Writing great personal statements for residency is crucial for getting into the program you want. Make sure your statement is good to go with these tips from the AMA.

Preparing for Residency

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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 medicine disappointment.  

Preparing for Residency

The Road to Residency

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Residency interviews: Don’t forget to ask these 7 key questions

Knowing which residency interview questions to ask during interviews can make a good impression with interviewers and give insight on your fit with a program.

Preparing for Residency

The Road to Residency

Managing medical student-loan repayment

Get tips for managing your medical student loans and understand your options for repayment and public student loan forgiveness.

Medical Residency Personal Finance

Thriving in Residency

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DO vs. MD: How much does the medical school degree type matter?

Learn about key differences between MD and DO medical school programs and what role degree type should play in your medical school choice.

Preparing for Medical School

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Say goodbye to physician residency—and medical student-loan debt?

Learn how employer-sponsored hiring incentives can help residents transitioning to practice pay off an average medical school debt of $100,000.

Medical Residency Personal Finance

Transitioning to Practice

Pre-med frequently asked questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about med school requirements, the application process, the MCAT and more.

Preparing for Medical School

ChangeMedEd®: Innovation groundwork teams & grants

In support of our work to catalyze innovation in medical education, the AMA's efforts and focus have entered an important new phase. Learn more.

ChangeMedEd Initiative

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What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

Specialty Profiles

"Shadow Me" Specialty Series