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Pros, cons of staying at home program for physician residency

About one in four medical students stay at their home program for residency. Find out why it may—or may not—be right for you.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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What it's like in pediatric hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Puzdrakiewicz

For Michelle Puzdrakiewicz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, pediatric hospital medicine can be practiced anywhere, and with some work, it allows for having a family.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What I wish I knew in residency to think through my first job offer

As you transition to practice, look beyond salary, says AMA member Brandi Ring, MD. Dig deep on financial details and don’t forget to do a vibe check.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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When should you expect physician residency interview invites?

Here is what residency applicants should know about that question, along with key deadlines and managing a physician residency-interview schedule.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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Before you hit submit in MyERAS, do these final application checks

Whether you are using MyERAS or ResidencyCAS, program directors urge you to avoid these mistakes when submitting your residency applications. 

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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How do physician signing bonuses stack up for your specialty?

Signing bonuses are up overall, but some physician specialties are in greater demand than others. Dive deep into the trends and what’s driving them.

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Specialty Profiles
Transitioning to Practice
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What it's like in pediatric gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Screws

For Jeremy Screws, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the extended training required to become a pediatric gastroenterologist has its rewards.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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How to pick standout experiences for physician residency applications

Improve your Match chances by listing experiences that reflect passion, depth and skills you can highlight in residency interviews.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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AMA guide to applying for residency programs

Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and make your residency application stand out for the right reasons. 

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency