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

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As USMLE Step 1 pass rates dip, take these study tips to heart

Even in pass-fail format, the exam remains a unique challenge for medical students. Here’s how to stay ahead on test prep and pass on your first try.

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When residency program signals matter—and when they probably don’t

Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.

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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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Get tips and insider advice from the AMA on how to successfully Match to a residency program—delivered to your inbox.

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Resources for AMA student members

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Members-only access to professional development videos from AMA Ed Hub™
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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®

Save, rank, take notes, download and compare programs.

 

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