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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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Match: Which specialties place most residents through SOAP

Nearly 830 programs took part in the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) last year. Take a deeper dive into the numbers. 

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7 do’s and don’ts for creating your Couples Match rank-order list

The blueprint for medical student success on a Couples Match rank-order list highlights the value of comprise and necessity of keeping options open. 

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Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

Which are the top factors you are considering in your Match rank-order list? Learn how they compare with what your colleagues are seeking.

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From day 1 to Match Day, these medical student specialty picks stick

Choosing your physician specialty? Data reveals which specialties are most “sticky” and which ones are picked most often by those who change direction.

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How do residency programs rank you? Top 5 factors PDs consider

Explore the survey data that shows what residency program directors see as most important, and why one special day carries big weight.

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

If you interviewed with a residency program, you should probably rank it. Get more advice ahead of the March 4 Match rank-order list deadline.

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What ERAS application changes could mean for future Match cycles

Starting with the 2027 residency-application cycle, a change to the platform most specialties use may boost emphasis on peer-reviewed research.

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What medical students should know about combined residency programs

Dual medical residency training programs offer a chance to build specialized skills and unlock opportunities that serve a broad spectrum of patients. 

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