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On TikTok, solid health information outperforms misleading videos

Medical student research presented at the AMA Poster Showcase finds that videos with accurate health information got more visibility and engagement. 

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Medical student sleep deprivation: risks, realities and solutions

Licensing-exam prep and 24-hour clerkship shifts can take a toll. Find out the impact, and how the AMA is acting to help students get more shut-eye. 

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 reasons why this D.C. conference is a must for medical students

The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference in March will help train future physicians to advocate in person with Congress on today’s big issues.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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Maximize medical student leadership skills with these insights

An understanding of essential leadership traits can empower medical students to drive meaningful change in a dynamic health care landscape.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Medical student Caleb Mahlen presents a poster during the 2023 AMA Medical Student Poster Showcase
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1st-time poster presenters offer tips on medical student research

After their first time presenting a research poster, three medical students offered advice on what they learned from the process.  

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Perfecting precepting: Best practices for preclinical medical students

As preclinical preceptors, medical students get early patient exposure. Learn what role you are expected to play and how you can maximize growth.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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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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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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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