AMA Research Challenge

Exclusive opportunity for AMA members. The call for abstracts is now open for the 2026 AMA Research Challenge! The submission deadline is July 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central.

AMA Research Challenge
2025 AMA Research Challenge finals
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2025 AMA Research Challenge finals

Addison Shenk, a fourth-year medical student from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine beat out four other finalists to win the 2025 AMA Research Challenge and $10,000.

Research

Help Move Medicine

Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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Succeeding in medical student research: Tips from a “rising star”

An MD-PhD student and AMA Research Challenge finalist, Bijoya Basu touts the value of patience, time management and passion in the research process.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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AMA Research Challenge helps shape tomorrow’s health care

The AMA Research Challenge drives real-world medical progress by inspiring new approaches to enduring challenges. 

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Can AI tools help identify next-gen peptide therapeutics?

Fourth-year medical student Anthony Wong’s research into that question was honored in the 2026 AMA Research Challenge. Learn more.

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Medical student’s research on overdose training wins $10,000 prize

Osteopathic medical student Addison Shenk won the 2025 AMA Research Challenge with her naloxone-simulation training project.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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AMA Research Challenge People’s Choice Voting

Vote in the first People's Choice Voting for the 2025 AMA Research Challenge and give each of the five finalists special recognition.

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AMA Research Challenge by the numbers

Learn about who the entrants are for the AMA Research Challenge, where they’re from and what they’re researching.

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AMA Research Challenge recognized institutions

The AMA Research Challenge recognizes participating institutions, representing hundreds of medical schools and residency and health care institutions.

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Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.

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Succeeding in Medical School