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Transition to Practice

Give med school grads at least 10 years to finish licensing exams

If there’s a time limit for passing licensing exams, it should be no less than 10 years and accommodate family or health challenges.

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Medical School Life

Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns.

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Physician Health

Well-being 101: Elevate the conversation

At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, students learn the importance of recognizing one’s limits, but more importantly, not to fear talking about it.

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Leadership

Kelly J. Caverzagie, MD: Transforming med ed to meet patient needs

AMA member Kelly J. Caverzagie, MD, chose a career in medicine to connect with others and help them pursue their goals.

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Council on Medical Education

Rafa Rahman

Rafa Rahman is a medical student member on the Council on Medical Education at the American Medical Association.
Shannon Kilgore, MD

Council on Medical Education

Shannon M. Kilgore, MD

Shannon M. Kilgore, MD is a member on the Council on Medical Education at the American Medical Association and chair-elect on the Specialty and Services Society Governing Council.
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Council on Medical Education

Kelly J. Caverzagie, MD

Kelly J. Caverzagie, MD is a member on the Council on Medical Education at the American Medical Association.

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Physician Health

How often do physicians and medical students die of suicide?

That’s a key question without a crystal clear answer. The AMA will examine the matter.

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