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Considering a research year in medical school? 5 things to know

A research year during medical school affords students more time to follow their scholarly pursuits. Is it the right decision for you?

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Will a research year boost your residency application? No guarantee

A productive research year can make a residency applicant stand out, but that shouldn’t be your primary motivation, the experts say.

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4 tips for medical students to get their start as researchers

If you’re a medical student with limited experience, that shouldn’t impede your pursuit of research endeavors. Learn more with the AMA.

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To publish research in medical school, avoid these 4 mistakes

Getting published in a medical journal while still in medical school is a lofty goal. It won’t happen if you overlook some key ingredients. Learn more.

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Making the Rounds

Get the latest advice, interviews and discussions on the most important topics affecting the lives and careers of medical students and residents.

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3 keys for medical student advocates on Capitol Hill

Every visit with Congress is a sales pitch. Follow this expert advice for medical students to take their part in reshaping medicine’s future.

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USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips to help maximize your score

How much should medical students study? What’s on the test? Experts offer insight on the best ways to get ready for the Step 2 exam.

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Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.

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What I wish I knew in medical school about standardized patients

PGY-1 Whitney Sambhariya, MD, PhD, tells students to embrace standardized patient encounters, and offers thoughts on what she would do differently. 

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4 essential tips for your final weeks of Step 1 study

These tips can help medical students excel as they hit the home stretch in studying for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).  

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