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4 MIN READ

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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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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3 MIN READ

Match: Which specialties place most residents through SOAP

More than 800 programs took part in the Supplement Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) last year. Take a deeper dive behind the numbers. 

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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14 MIN READ

Match Week FAQ: How to move forward when you don’t match

Residency applicants who fail to find a home on Match Day are filled with questions. The AMA gathered experts to offer practical answers.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 MIN READ

Want to switch residency programs? 5 things you should know

Not every residency match is made to last, as more than 1,000 residents transfer programs each year. Learn more about the process with the AMA.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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4 MIN READ

What to know about the new ob-gyn physician residency application

Starting with the 2024–2025 cycle, applicants to ob-gyn residency programs will apply through a process that aims to be more streamlined.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 MIN READ

How far will your money go as a PGY-1? It depends on where you train

Your starting salary as a resident has far less impact on surplus income than where you train. How might that factor into creating a rank-order list?

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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13 MIN READ

Meet Your Match: Balancing training and the Match with Meg Wolff, MD, MHPE

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn insights on how students can avoid getting too distracted by the Match process.

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Preparing for Residency
Making the Rounds Podcast
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Weighing a rural physician residency program? 6 things to know

 Is a rural residency program right for you? Before the rank-order deadline, a general surgery resident who works in a rural setting offered some key insights.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

Which are the top factors you are considering in your Match rank-order list? Learn how they compare with what your colleagues are seeking.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency