Residency

How to Prepare for Residency: Finances, Studying, and Self-Care

Matched and heading into residency? Here’s how to handle your finances, what’s actually worth studying, and how to spend the months before July 1st.

What to Do After You Match Into Residency — Next Steps

You matched. Here’s what to do next, from results day through your first day of residency, including onboarding, your move, and mindset.

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5 Specialties with the Lowest Hourly Rate

How many hours physicians actually work to earn their salary is often overlooked. These are the 5 doctor specialties with the lowest hourly rates.

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How Much Do Resident Doctors Make? (By Year and Specialty)

How much do residents make? Get a full breakdown by training year, specialty, hourly wage, and what comes after residency in this guide.

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What Is a Resident Doctor? 11 Questions About Residency Answered

Residency is where doctors are made. Learn what resident doctors do day-to-day, how long it lasts, how much they earn, and how the Match and SOAP process works.

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Residency Couples Match: How It Works, Strategy, & Match Rates

Couples matching doesn’t mean sharing a spot. Here’s how the NRMP couples match works, what your odds look like, and how to build a winning rank list.

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NRMP Residency Match Algorithm Explained

Most applicants misunderstand the NRMP Match algorithm. And it costs them. Here’s how it actually works and what it means for your rank list.

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NRMP Residency Rank List – Best Practices in 2026

Learn how to build a residency rank list with confidence, including how the NRMP algorithm works and how recent Match changes affect your strategy.

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2026-2027 ERAS Residency Application Guide

Read our ERAS residency application guide, which covers the ideal application timeline, what you need to include, mistakes to avoid, and FAQs.

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NRMP Match Rank List: 7 Myths Debunked

Learn how to optimize your chances of matching. Here are seven myths about creating your Rank List Order, including the truth about what you should do instead.