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What I wish I knew in medical school about USMLE Step 1 prep

As medical students prep for their dedicated study window, AMA member Pauline Huynh, MD, reflects on what worked in her Step 1 prep.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School

Membership Moves Medicine™

  • Free access to JAMA Network™ and CME
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Pre-med frequently asked questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about med school requirements, the application process, the MCAT and more.

Preparing for Medical School
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Medical students: Become an AMA member and get a free gift!

Medical students who join the AMA enjoy exclusive member benefits and perks to help them personally and professionally on their road to residency. Find out more. 

Personal Member Benefits & Discounts
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UWorld for AMA members

For a limited time this spring, UWorld is offering exclusive product discount codes to members of the American Medical Association. Learn more now.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2
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UWorld Medical frequently asked questions

AMA members can save up to $80 off select UWorld question bank (QBank) study aids for a limited time. Find answers to frequently asked questions.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2
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Succeeding in medical school

Discover resources and guidance on how to make the most of medical school with the AMA.

Medical School Life
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9 MIN READ

Mastering M2: Top questions for your second year of medical school

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the second year of training by offering insight on some common questions.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Certification & licensure: Council on Medical Education reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

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What is osteopathic medicine?

Osteopathic medicine is a distinctive branch of medical practice in the U.S. that emphasizes a “whole-person” approach to diagnosis, treatment and patient care. Learn more.

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