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What M4s should know about new supplemental applications

If you’re pursuing an internal medicine, dermatology or general surgery residency position, here’s what you need to know about this new application option.

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Residency applications: How M4s should address COVID-19’s impact

The pandemic has upended your medical school experience. Here’s how to address that in your personal statement and residency interviews.

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The Road to Residency
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What it’s like in diagnostic radiology: Shadowing Dr. Lozano

Even though AMA member Katie Lozano, MD, a radiologist, works from home, she still is completely focused on her patients.

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How new residents can ID learning gaps caused by COVID-19

A pandemic-disrupted period of training means potential experience gaps for new interns. Learn with the AMA how they can be addressed.

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Residency match made simple: From M4 to PGY-1 in 6 steps

The residency selection process can be overwhelming. These six steps can help simplify a rigorous process for future interns.

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The Road to Residency
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What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Edje

AMA member Lou Edje, MD, MHPE, says one of the great things about family medicine is being patients’ go-to resource on health care.

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3 ways the pandemic may change residency selection going forward

The pandemic caused adaptations to the residency-selection process. Which of those short-term adjustments should be kept for the long term?

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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What it’s like to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Ramos

AMA member Diana Ramos, MD, says one of the great things about her specialty is that it lets you build the practice and the lifestyle you want.

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Choosing a medical specialty: 4 questions to help get you started

How much patient interaction do you prefer? What about work-life balance? These are among the key questions in physician specialty choice.

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