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Medical School Life

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Use the power of your medical student voice to move medicine

AMA Trustee David H. Aizuss, MD, details what he wishes he knew about advocating for patients and doctors as a medical student.
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Medical School Life

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6 MIN READ

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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Medical School Life

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3 MIN READ

Hone these good habits as an M1—it'll pay off

You can’t cram your way through medical school. Find out the habits to follow to avoid digging a hole for yourself as a first-year medical student.
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Preparing for Residency

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3 MIN READ

Value of medical student research extends beyond career planning

Are medical students who do research during their years in medical school likelier to pursue academic medicine careers? Learn more with the AMA.
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Publishing Research

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4 MIN READ

How medical students can thrive when making a presentation

Medical school is often the entry point to a career of numerous public speaking and presenting opportunities. Here’s how students can excel at those skills.
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Medical School Life

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4 MIN READ

Key lessons for medical students on the importance of leadership

One of medicine’s most influential voices offers medical students insight on how to lead and why their leadership is so badly needed.
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Medical School Life

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5 MIN READ

5 tips to survive first-year anatomy lessons in medical school

Anatomy is one of the most challenging aspects of pre-clinical training. One professor offers the keys medical students should heed to succeed. 
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Medical Student Health

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4 MIN READ

How medical students aid each other in the quest for well-being

Near-peer mentorship between medical students can play a role in creating a more comprehensive wellness culture on medical school campuses.

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Get the latest advice, interviews and discussions on the most important topics affecting the lives and careers of medical students and residents.

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