Preparing for Match Day & beyond

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AMA Road to Residency Guide
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So you wrapped up the residency interview. Do this next.

First, take a moment to record your immediate reactions. Program directors and recent applicants give advice on the steps that should follow.

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AMA guide to interviewing with residency programs

Get tips to distinguish yourself and detail your unique skills and experiences during residency interviews. 

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1st-time poster presenters offer tips on medical student research

After their first time presenting a research poster, three medical students offered advice on what they learned from the process.  

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How to create a Match rank-order list for long-term satisfaction

Medical students often put weight on the wrong factors when ranking residency programs. Learn what predicts less stress and more happiness in GME.

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How residency programs evaluate DO applicant USMLE, COMLEX scores

For osteopathic medical students, the COMLEX exam series is a must. But what about USMLE? Survey details residency program directors’ views.

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What I wish I knew in medical school about residency interviews

PGY-4 Anna Heffron, MD, PhD, sounds off on what she wishes she knew in medical school to stand out during virtual physician residency interviews.

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Cultivating calm? How gardening can ease medical student anxiety

Research presented at the AMA Poster Showcase suggests that hobbies such as gardening can offer a healthful break from the strains of medical school.

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Residency interviews: How to answer behavioral questions like a pro

Often beginning with “tell me about a time when,” behavioral questions seek insight on an applicant’s response and adaptability in tough situations.

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This must be the place: Find the right fit in residency interviews

Look for real connections and ask probing questions. Here is how to assess your professional compatibility and personal fit in interviews.

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