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What to know about residency-application geographic preferences

You don’t have to state a geographic preference in your MyERAS application. Learn what data shows about how—and whether—medical students should do so.

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The top questions to ask before you submit your residency application

From researching programs to creating the perfect application packet. These questions ensure you cover your bases before hitting the “submit” button. 

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Are you in tune with a residency program? Get a new way to check

An AMA program allows ob-gyn residency applicants to compare their experiences and characteristics with those that residency programs value. 

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Applying for residency programs: Fourth-year med students' essential checklist

Avoid unnecessary stress. Follow this monthly checklist to ensure you hit your key milestones and get the interviews you want.

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Here’s how many residency programs medical students really apply to

How many applications are typical among physician residency applicants? The number is going to depend largely on specialty and applicant type.

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How program signals affect Match odds in competitive specialties

For residency applicants, signals are associated with better chances of matching. How does their potency change across physician specialties?

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How medical students view the residency-selection research race

A survey of medical students found research projects aren’t always residency-interview fodder, but most think scholarly output affected their Match Day.

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How do residency programs rank you? Top 5 factors PDs consider

Explore the survey data that shows what residency program directors see as most important, and why one special day carries big weight.

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What ERAS application changes could mean for future Match cycles

Starting with the 2027 residency-application cycle, a change to the platform most specialties use may boost emphasis on peer-reviewed research.

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