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What it’s like to specialize in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. MacLean

AMA member Lisa MacLean, MD, has found that the pandemic has brought to light the many ways psychiatrists can provide mental health care to those most in need.

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Rehearsals for residency: How “acting internships” help prep M4s

Too many residents aren’t ready for residency on day one. Learn how one medical school is helping graduating medical students be prepared.

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What it’s like to specialize in urology: Shadowing Dr. Davuluri

AMA member Meena Davuluri, MD, finds that the instant gratification of seeing her patients improvement is the most rewarding part of being a urologist.

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2021 Match hits record highs despite pandemic’s disruptions

2.7% rise in PGY-1 positions offered. IMGs see notable drop in match rate during this unprecedented residency-application cycle.

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Concerned about matching? Experts offer 3 reasons for reassurance

Learn more with the AMA about why medical students should set aside their angst during Match Week.

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A look at Main Residency Match during pandemic & ranking advice [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what medical students need to know about matching during the pandemic.

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A look at Main Residency Match during pandemic & ranking advice

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing what medical students need to know about matching during the pandemic.

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What it’s like in adolescent medicine: Shadowing Dr. Titchen

AMA member, Kanani Titchen, MD, explains that teens and young adults are suffering during this pandemic, if not from COVID-19 infection then from isolation.

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M4s: Know the do’s and don’ts for homebuying during residency

As a medical student transitioning to residency, you may be pondering a home purchase. Whether that makes sense depends on these factors.

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