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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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4 MIN READ

Finding the best people to write residency letters of recommendation

Who should write your letters of recommendation for residency applications and what do they need from you? A physician expert offers insight.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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7 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about shelf-exam prep

The right approach to studying is critical, says AMA member Brandi Ring, MD, but so is keeping the focus on what matters for patient care. Learn more.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

Away rotations aren’t just about making a strong impression

These clerkship opportunities also give M3s a chance to learn about residency programs. Learn how to find the away rotation right for you.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
AMA Update for Jan. 8, 2024: How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO
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13 MIN READ

How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tribal medical education programs.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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13 MIN READ

How tribal medical education programs could solve the rural health care crisis with Natasha Bray, DO [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about tribal medical education programs.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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3 MIN READ

Clerkships: How medical students can hone situational awareness

Entering unfamiliar environments such as labor and delivery can be a challenge for medical students. Here’s how they can prepare.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 MIN READ

How medical student advocacy in 2023 will reshape medicine’s future

New AMA policies will shift the course of physician training on matters such as compassionate leave. Learn how AMA member medical students led the way.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
AMA Update for Dec. 7, 2023: Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD (index only)
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8 MIN READ

Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about away rotations for clinical education.

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Clinical Rotations
AMA Update