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Successfully plan your path to residency with the AMA Road to Residency Guide

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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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Step 2 scores decoded: What they mean for your Match prospects

How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.

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How to ace your research goals early in medical school

AMA Research Challenge

Call for abstracts has opened for the 2025 AMA Research Challenge.

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Navigating medical school for leadership success

Medical student leadership series

Member exclusive: Develop the leadership skills you need in medical school with five, 20-minute interactive modules.

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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.

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Success in medical school: Residency Match

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Make the most of your residency applications

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Resources for AMA student members

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AMA student members save 10% off AMBOSS Library + Qbank add-ons
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Get insights on the advocacy landscape

AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference

The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) is the American Medical Association’s largest advocacy event for medical students.

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AMA Medical Student Section MSS

The Medical Student Section (MSS) strives to be voice for medical students within the AMA for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine.

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FREIDA™, the AMA Residency and Fellowship Database®

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