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What you need to know to ace a poster abstract

One expert in the field of medical research gives students and residents pointers on the keys to creating an abstract that will gain attention.

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Awards
Succeeding in Medical School
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Do’s and don’ts for effective patient-physician communication

Poor communication can exacerbate patient mistrust and nonadherence. Expert advice published in JAMA lists examples of what to say—and what to avoid.

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Prevention & Wellness
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

What I wish I knew about residency program research in medical school

The first step to landing a physician residency position is picking the right programs. David Lee, MD, shares tips on his targeted approach to applying.

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Prep for Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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Should you get a dual degree in medical school?

How long does it take to get a master’s degree in med school? What are the advantages of an MD-PhD? Can an MPH impact your career? Physicians weigh in.

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Prep for Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

Considering a research year in medical school? 5 things to know

A research year during medical school affords students more time to follow their scholarly pursuits. Is it the right decision for you?

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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Will a research year boost your residency application? No guarantee

A productive research year can make a residency applicant stand out, but that shouldn’t be your primary motivation, the experts say.

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Prep for Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 Min Read

To publish research in medical school, avoid these 4 mistakes

Getting published in a medical journal while still in medical school is a lofty goal. It won’t happen if you overlook some key ingredients. Learn more.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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What I wish I knew in medical school about standardized patients

PGY-1 Whitney Sambhariya, MD, PhD, tells students to embrace standardized patient encounters, and offers thoughts on what she would do differently. 

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 essential tips for your final weeks of Step 1 study

These tips can help medical students excel as they hit the home stretch in studying for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).  

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School