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The road to residency starts in M1. Here’s how to begin navigating it.

First-year medical students are years away from residency applications. But there are steps to take to prep for a successful Match when the time comes.

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Deborah Clements, MD
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Application do’s and don’ts from doctor who oversees the Match

Find out what to put on your application, how to frame your personal statement, and get other great advice from NRMP Chair Deborah Clements, MD.

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Medical student programs: Research
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How to get started in research

Pursuing med student research opportunities is a great way to deepen your experience. Learn more with the AMA.  

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Medical student programs: Match
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How to create your Match gameplan

The AMA offers a wide range of resources to fully prepare you for all the steps in the Match journey. Find out more.  

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Countdown to Match Day: What M4s must do to prepare

The road to Match Day 2025 has many milestones. This guide offers insight on what to do at each step of the physician residency-selection process.

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Finding the best people to write residency letters of recommendation

Who should write your letters of recommendation for residency applications and what do they need from you? A physician expert offers insight.

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The Road to Residency
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How medical student research can resonate with residency programs

For medical students with a passion for scholarship, making research a centerpiece of their residency application is a logical choice.

Preparing for Residency
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What is residency?

Residency serves as a crucial phase in a physician's training, following the completion of medical school.

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Will a research year boost your residency application? No guarantee

A productive research year can make a residency applicant stand out, but that shouldn’t be your primary motivation, the experts say.

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