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Research Dec 2, 2021

2021 AMA Research Challenge finalist: Anastasia Piersa, MD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn more about Anastasia Piersa, MD, and her research on understanding gaps in socio-economic diversity for the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.

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Discover 7 remarkable medical students who moved medicine in 2021

Amid the strains of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, many medical students have contributed outside the classroom. Learn about seven of them.

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Omar Maniya, MD, MBA, on med students eyeing career in private practice

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Omar Maniya, MD, MBA, on pursuing careers in private practice.

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2021 AMA Research Challenge finalist: Priya Shah

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn more about Priya Shah and her research on improving trauma-informed care for the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.

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