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The road to residency

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

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Non ACGME open residency & fellowship positions

Find currently vacant positions in non ACGME-accredited programs.

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Applying to physician residency programs

Having a mental map of the steps and documentation required to apply to residencies will help ensure a successful journey.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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