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Cultivating calm? How gardening can ease medical student anxiety

Research presented at the AMA Poster Showcase suggests that hobbies such as gardening can offer a healthful break from the strains of medical school.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School

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6 Min Read

Earning an MD with no debt? Geisinger program makes it possible

Medical students at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine have a special chance to ease debt burdens and meet rural health needs. Find out how.

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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

Overcome medical school exam anxiety with these tips, strategies

Medical students face unique challenges around exam anxiety, here’s how you can reduce its impact on your well-being and academic progress.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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Where medical students can stumble in pass-fail preclerkship courses

Pass-fail assessment is the norm in preclerkship courses. These tips can help medical students optimize their learning and avoid missteps.

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Med 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.

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8 Min Read

Medical students can help change minds on flu vaccination

The influenza season is well underway, but medical students can make an impact with their personal advocacy.

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Infectious Diseases
Succeeding in Medical School
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Ahead of clerkships, medical students can boost their EHR skills

One big adjustment in clerkship is the EHR. A great AMA learning series can help you work more effectively and efficiently in the EHR.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

4 keys to boost your USMLE Step 2 study prep

Finding the time and the tools to prepare for USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 is tricky. This expert advice from AMBOSS can help.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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Don’t let these 5 myths deter you from medical student advocacy

Advocacy is a great way to fight for patients and physicians, yet many medical students dismiss it based on misunderstandings. Dig in for the real scoop.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

4 big ways that AMA membership pays off for medical students

The AMA supports you today as a medical student and is protecting your future as a physician. Get the details on how AMA membership will help you.

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Personal Benefits
Succeeding in Medical School