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3 students tout medical school research as a way to shape future

Three medical students with active research projects spoke about why future physicians shouldn’t wait to get involved in scholarly pursuits.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Delegates at the 2023 Annual Meeting
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To thwart medical student burnout, make it easier to seek time off

Well-being often takes a backseat for medical students. Medical schools should make it easier for students to ask for time away for self-care.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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When microaggressions happen: 5 steps medical students can take

Follow the five D’s to effectively intervene when you witness bias or a slight against a medical student or health professional colleague.

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Physician Health
Succeeding in Medical School
AMA Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2023
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Huge names help AMA pay tribute to medical school class of 2023

Prominent figures in medicine offered stirring remarks in an uplifting AMA event for this year’s resilient class of graduating medical students.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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How prior athletic participation can help future physicians

Residency training requires teamwork and bouncing back when things go poorly. Such skills can be nurtured in high-level athletics. Learn more.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Professor stands at the front of a classroom
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How medical students can build leadership skills on campus

You don’t have to wait to show your leadership mettle, says AMA member M2 Aneri Shah. Learn more with the AMA.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Don’t miss this all-star tribute to the medical school class of 2023

On May 21, some of the nation’s top physicians will celebrate MD and DO graduates as they prepare for their next steps. Learn more with the AMA.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Group of paper airplanes in same direction and one airplane moving to different direction
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4 ways organized medicine helps medical students grow as leaders

Physician organizations such the AMA give medical students the chance to move medicine. Learn about hundreds of available opportunities.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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How the switch to pass-fail scoring for USMLE Step 1 is going

Without a numerical score, the stakes associated with USMLE Step 1 are lower. Has it changed how medical students approach the test?

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School