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How ob-gyn is transforming the residency-interview process

The specialty of obstetrics and gynecology is working to help residents and programs find their ideal matches and make learners ready on day one. Learn more with the AMA.

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Residency interviews: Don’t forget to ask these 7 key questions

Knowing which residency interview questions to ask during interviews can make a good impression with interviewers and give insight on your fit with a program.

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Physician residency interview invitations: What applicants should know

Residency programs can begin sending interview invitations in late September. What should medical students know about managing them?

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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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Creating a Match rank-order list? Avoid these 4 common missteps

One former residency program director outlines the mistakes that should be averted to head off rank-order list regrets.

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So you wrapped up the residency interview. Do this next.

The interviews can be daunting, as can the uncertainty that follows. Program directors and residents offer sharp advice on how to proceed.

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The latest influencers on Instagram? Physician residency programs

Most residency programs are on Instagram, and new research shows they go beyond lifestyle content to give clues on what the programs are like #IRL.

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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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AMA Update for Dec. 14, 2023: Program signaling tips and strategies for residency applications with Kathleen Kashima, PhD
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Program signaling tips and strategies for residency applications with Kathleen Kashima, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about common questions medical students have about preference signaling in residency applications.

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