Checklist on a computer tablet
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6 Min Read

What if you don’t match? 4 things you should do

A physician who has worked with unmatched applicants explains how to make the most of the coming year and improve the odds of matching in the next cycle.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
AMA Update for Feb. 17, 2025: Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents
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12 Min Read

Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about research in medical education and residency.

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Research
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about research in medical education and residency.

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Research
AMA Update Podcast
Jennifer Bryan, MD
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4 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Bryan

Jennifer Bryan, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says a rewarding part of family medicine is forming long-term relationships with patients and families.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Figures construct huge puzzle pieces
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6 Min Read

A resident’s guide to a successful Couples Match rank-order list

AMA member Chance Fisher, DO, successfully navigated the Couples Match with his physician wife last year. His advice: Make it clear where you won’t go.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
Operation room at hospital with patient
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4 Min Read

What it's really like in anesthesiology—from 3 physicians who know

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

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Person looks at sticky notes
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5 Min Read

Use these strategies to create your residency Match rank-order list

As the Match rank-order list deadline nears, go with your personal preferences and carefully weigh every residency program you interviewed with.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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11 Min Read

Better preparing med students for residency by creating foundational UME competencies [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about foundational UME competencies.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
AMA Update Podcast
William Childs, DO
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7 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Childs

William Childs, DO, of Henry Ford Health, is just one year into practice, and he has already changed his approach to being a family physician. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series