Preparing for Match Day & beyond

Figure looking at a winding road

AMA Road to Residency Guide
Person looking up at question marks

Understand residency match slang with this glossary
FREIDA logo

FREIDA™, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database®
Cartoon image of a smartphone with an email notification on it.

AMA medical student membership, discounts & benefits
Clear Search
Hand holding a document approaches three figures on pedestals
·
7 Min Read

How do residency programs rank you? Top 5 factors PDs consider

Explore the survey data that shows what residency program directors see as most important, and why one special day carries big weight.

series
Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency

Student-focused benefits

Become an AMA member to unlock:

  • FREIDA™ residency dashboard
  • Unlimited access to the JAMA Network™
  • Lenovo: Save up to 30% on the latest tech
Join the AMA Today
Woman wearing headphones, listening to podcast
·
6 Min Read

What podcasts you should be listening to this year

Physicians of different specialties from AMA Health System Member Program organizations share health podcasts to listen to and add to your playlist. 

series
Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Three rows of sticky notes
·
6 Min Read

Creating a Match rank-order list? Avoid these 4 common missteps

If you interviewed with a residency program, you should probably rank it. Get more advice ahead of the March 4 Match rank-order list deadline.

series
Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
UPDATED
·
3 Min Read

AMA guide to creating your Match rank-order list

Now that you’ve interviewed, learn how to rank-order your target residency programs ahead of the match. 

series
Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
Figures climb a stack of giant books
·
6 Min Read

What ERAS application changes could mean for future Match cycles

Starting with the 2027 residency-application cycle, a change to the platform most specialties use may boost emphasis on peer-reviewed research.

series
Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
UPDATED
·
2 Min Read

FREIDA™ Program Administration resources

View and modify program director and contact person information, such as name and address, or post a vacant position on FREIDA.

Transition to Residency
Doctor looking at test results with a colleague on a digital tablet while walking at the hospital
·
3 Min Read

What U.S. physician residency training looks like now

Get up to speed with the latest data showing which specialties draw the most residents, the top 10 by share of U.S. MDs and more.

series
Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
Feb 4, 2026 ·
1 Min Read

ERAS Residency Webinar: Rank Order Lists and the SOAP

Medical student members will learn insights into the algorithm behind the Rank Order List (ROL) and practical strategies for building it effectively.

Events
Group of stethoscopes
·
4 Min Read

What medical students should know about combined residency programs

Dual medical residency training programs offer a chance to build specialized skills and unlock opportunities that serve a broad spectrum of patients. 

series
Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency