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AMA Road to Residency Guide
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Understand residency match slang with this glossary

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Thriving in Residency

6 tips to help PGY-1s level up for second half of intern year

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AMA guide to starting on your road to residency

From fact-finding to budgeting for potential interviews, the AMA’s go-to resource for searching medical residency programs has you covered.

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Starting physician residency as an IMG? 6 tips to ease transition

Finding a residency spot is the biggest hill to climb, but there’s more that IMGs should know to thrive in U.S. residency training.

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AMA guide to the post-Match period

Take the time to regather and consider the steps you need to make sure your time post-Match is productive.

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Meet Your Match: Tips for IMGs entering U.S. residency with Ricardo Correa, MD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, get practical tips for IMGs entering U.S. residency.

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AMA helps you from medical school graduation to residency

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to from medical school graduation to residency and beyond.

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How to make the most of your post-Match time in medical school

Medical school can be grueling. Then comes residency. Here's what you can do in your final months as a medical student to prep for the next step.

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Medical school graduation social media kit

Congratulations on your medical school graduation! Showcase your achievements (and update your social media profiles) using our transition to residency toolkit.

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Moving for physician residency? Here’s how to do it smarter, cheaper

Make your move for GME seamless with tips on finding a place, budgeting and logistics from a resident physician who’s been through the process.

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The 5 skills residency program directors expect on day one

Start physician residency strong by grasping what is expected of you from the very first day of your graduate medical education training.

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