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4 things judges look for in medical poster presentations

Participants in the AMA Research Challenge may wonder what judges look for in presentations. Learn what it takes to bring home the big prize. 

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Awards
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

Don’t be afraid to stake your claim as a medical student leader

Once hesitant to be get involved, M4 Charlie Adams has become a medical student leader in several arenas. He offers key tips gleaned along the way. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

4 ways specialty-interest groups boost medical student leadership

Such groups offer a way to explore different physician specialty choices. They also give medical students hands-on experience and autonomy as leaders.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 Min Read

These 3 budgeting methods help medical students build good habits

Identifying an effective budgeting strategy during medical school—and sticking with it—can set up medical students for long-term financial success. 

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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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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.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
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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.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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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.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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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. 

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 tips for medical students looking to get an op-ed published

One way to advocate on behalf of patients and move medicine forward is through op-eds. Follow your passions, tell a story and make it timely.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School