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IMG residency-applicant interviews: Follow these do’s and don’ts

International medical graduates (IMGs) face special challenges in physician residency interviews. These tips can set you apart.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency

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General medical education: Council on Medical Education reports & issue briefs

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Medical Education
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Insights from doctors about different physician specialties

From emergency medicine to general surgery, physicians from AMA Health System Program member organizations provide a look into their specialties.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 MIN READ

Thinking about fellowship? Ask yourself these 5 questions

Resident physicians considering fellowship training should weigh how the subspecialty training fits into their life, financial and career goals. 

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Medical Fellowships
Transitioning to Practice
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In home-program residency interviews, take nothing for granted

Interviewing at your home program? Two physicians who have done it say to expect rigorous questioning and be ready for curveballs.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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8 MIN READ

What it's like in internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Graham

Lexie Graham, MD, says one of the most important skills an internist can have is being able to communicate with patients about their care.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Lyndsay Harshman, MD
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Finding the right fit with clinical care and research

Pediatric nephrologist Lyndsay Harshman, MD, MS, expertly balances delivering excellent care with leading research to further advance her field.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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How to highlight your research work in physician residency interviews

Effectively discuss your medical student research in residency interviews with expert tips on preparation, audience awareness and showing balance.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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What it's really like in emergency medicine—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one physician in the ER is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series