AMA Series
Illustration of graduate wearing half of a graduation gown and half of a doctor's coat.
Medical student resources
Person sitting and studying in front of laptop
USMLE® Step 1 & 2 prep
Graphic of one hand with a hovering lightbulb and one hand with a hovering question mark
Leadership opportunities
Group of students studying
Medical students discounts & benefits
Clear Search
Student study group
·
5 MIN READ

4 tips to find enriching medical student leadership opportunities

Leadership is a key area of medical student development, but starting small is vital given the responsibilities as an M1 and M2.

series
Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School

Student-focused benefits

Become an AMA member to unlock:

  • FREIDA™ residency dashboard
  • Unlimited access to the JAMA Network™
  • Lenovo: Save up to 30% on the latest tech
Join the AMA Today
Graduation cap
·
5 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about student-loan repayment

After graduating medical school with $250,000 in student debt, Chirag Shah, MD, passes along key lessons to today’s medical students.

series
Medical Residency Personal Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
A group of arrows arranged in a circle with one leaving
·
4 MIN READ

How physician specialty choices change between M2 and graduation

Survey data shows that most medical students change their specialty choices, and there are clear trends in which specialties are the beneficiaries.

series
Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
Red speech bubble in mid air over wooden figurine surrounded by 8 other figurines
·
4 MIN READ

What you need to know to get started as a medical student leader

Learn from two AMA members about why organized medicine is an ideal venue in which medical students can build their leadership skills.

series
Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School

Making the Rounds

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

Listen Now (Apple Podcasts)
Figures following different paths
·
4 MIN READ

4 ways make your medical student advocacy a reality

Write an op-ed, educate your lawmakers, get active in organized medicine, shape AMA policy—and boost your leadership credentials while you’re at it.

series
Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Overhead shot of a person about to walk into a maze
·
7 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about succeeding as an M1

Family medicine resident Mohammed Ibrahim, DO, reflects on what he wishes he knew in medical school about studying and self-care as an M1.

series
Medical Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
Abstract cell molecule structure
·
4 MIN READ

Finding research experiences to make your medical student CV shine

Research experiences are not simply a field in the MYERAS platform. They can be a key factor in landing a residency interview. 

series
Transition from Resident to Attending
Succeeding in Medical School
Young smiling doctor standing with hands in pockets
·
4 MIN READ

The meaning behind your white coat

A short white coat can be a life-changing article of attire for medical students beginning their journey in the provision of care.

series
Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Group of medical school students in blue scrubs, sitting on the stairs
UPDATED
·
1 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—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.

series
Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School