Strengths:
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Key data on each program (e.g., accreditation, # of positions, interview dates, application deadline, etc.)
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Includes info on curriculum, call schedule, resident characteristics, # of faculty, etc.
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Includes benefit/salary info
Reliability: strong – info directly from residency programs through GME Track/National GME Census (online survey by AMA/AAMC)
Limitations: Does not necessarily help you evaluate your competitiveness; survey data depends on accuracy of PD self-report; note that full functionality available only to AMA members ($20/year for students)