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International Medical Education discusses issues that affect international medical students. Learn more about the issues that face them at the AMA.

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International Medical Education

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Mar 29, 2023 ·
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Observership Program listings for international medical graduates

Find the AMA's Observership Programs to help international medical graduates adapt to the practice of medicine in the United States.

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Mar 22, 2023 ·
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Learn how senators from both parties are working to fix prior authorization, encourage innovative care models and strengthen the physician workforce.

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Preparing for Residency

Mar 17, 2023 ·
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Over 40,000 land spots on Match Day. What are this year’s trends?

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Mar 13, 2023 ·
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Master the Match

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Mar 13, 2023 ·
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Mar 10, 2023 ·
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March 10, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on Conrad 30 legislation

Bipartisan Conrad 30 legislation introduced in the Senate and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Preparing for Residency

Mar 9, 2023 ·
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Match: Which specialties place most residents through SOAP

More than 700 programs took part in the Supplement Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) last year. Take a deeper dive behind the numbers.

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Mar 2, 2023 ·
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Compendium of graduate medical education initiatives: AMA initiatives

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