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How much do away rotations affect physician residency placement?

Away rotations have long been viewed as a chance to audition for a particular residency program. New data calls the conventional wisdom into question.

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After Dobbs, M4s face stark reality when applying for residency

Ob-gyn residency-applicant volume fell in states with abortion bans during the 2022–2023 cycle. Learn more with the AMA.

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How M4s can navigate, maximize new residency-application features

 Where do you want to go? How have your experiences shaped the physician you want to be? Residency applicants now can answer those questions on MyERAS.

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These 5 residents chose emergency medicine—and would do it again

With 554 emergency medicine slots unfilled in the Match, residents detail their love of the specialty and offer timely advice to future doctors.

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Match rank-order list: One resident reflects on the do’s and don’ts

With hindsight, an ob-gyn resident offers M4s her insight on the Match rank-order process.

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Consider these overlooked factors for your Match rankings

Which considerations go beyond the obvious as you assemble your Match rank-order list? Former residents offer their perspectives.

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One GME leader’s advice on thinking through your rank-order list

The biggest name isn’t always the best match, says University of Cincinnati associate dean of GME. Learn more.

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How to effectively use program signaling as a residency applicant

Offered by 18 specialties this residency application cycle, program signaling can help medical students land the residency interviews they want most.

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What to know about this year’s physician residency-application cycle

The evolving residency-application process has a few key changes that medical students should keep tabs on. Learn more with the AMA.

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