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What medical students should understand about quality improvement

The AMA offers training to help medical students, residents and doctors learn how to make lasting improvements in the quality of care.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Succeeding in Medical School

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4 Min Read

Real time or 2x? How med students consume preclerkship lectures

One-third of second-year medical students said they attend in-person lectures infrequently. What are they missing by watching them online?

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 tips for getting the most out of feedback in medical school

For medical students, a proactive approach to feedback is essential for boosting their skills in a manner that fosters lasting professional growth. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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10 Min Read

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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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
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.

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5 Min Read

7 timeless tips for not squandering USMLE Step 1 study time

These essential Step 1 study tips can help medical students maximize their success in the years, months and days leading up their exam date. 

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

Looking to ace Step 1? Here’s how these medical students did it

Start working on your practice questions now. Consider that and other pearls of wisdom from medical students who recently passed the USMLE Step 1. 

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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7 Min Read

One key to success as a medical student advocate? Showing up

Medical student advocacy can build your career, and the AMA can help. But don’t forget that your work in medical school comes first.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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Succeeding in medical student research: Tips from a “rising star”

An MD-PhD student and AMA Research Challenge finalist, Bijoya Basu touts the value of patience, time management and passion in the research process.

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Awards
Succeeding in Medical School
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What stresses medical students most? The answer changes each year

Medical student stress levels are consistently moderate across all four training years. Learn how stressors evolve and which coping mechanisms work. 

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School