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How to navigate the Match as a couple

There are added layers of complexity to going through the Match with a significant other. Here are a few tips and tricks to make it work.

Prep for Residency
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Why a low GPA may not sink your medical school application

From pursuing a post-baccalaureate program to getting a master's, applicants have options to improve their odds. Learn how to get into the school of your choice despite a low GPA.

Prep for Med School
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USMLE Step 3: Test yourself against our all-time top stumpers

For residents reaching the final stages of their USMLE Step 3 prep, this list of the AMA’s most-viewed stumpers is a must-visit resource.

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USMLE® Step 3
Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Prep Questions
Olusegun Osinbowale, MD
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What it's like in vascular medicine: Shadowing Dr. Osinbowale

Olusegun Osinbowale, MD, of Henry Ford Health, says one of the rewarding aspects is that outcomes are often good if conditions are caught early.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about bacterial meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is not common, but it is a medical emergency. Jeffrey Silvers, MD, an infectious diseases physician at Sutter Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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USMLE Step 1 FAQ: How, what to study to pass the exam

The USMLE Step 1 exam is a major milestone for medical students. The AMA offers answers to several key medical student questions about the test.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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For your USMLE Step 1 study plan, follow the evidence on what works

The USMLE Step 1 is unlike any standardized exam you’ve taken before. Learn with the AMA about the study methods shown to work best.  

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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RSV vaccines: Questions patients may have and how to answer

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season often starts in the fall and peaks in winter. RSV vaccines are available to help reduce risk for severe illness.

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

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

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency