AMA Series
Clear Search
Profile of a lab technician holding various beakers
·
7 Min Read

Medical student research retrospective: Rosalynn Conic, MD, PhD, MPH

This PM&R resident’s journey in research includes training on two continents and three advanced degrees. She offers great advice for medical students.

series
Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
Doctor uses stethoscope on a written document
·
4 Min Read

3 ways the AMA enables medical students to grow as advocates

Learn from AMA member medical students about how easy it is to get involved, create change and bolster your advocacy and leadership credentials.

series
Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
Figures of a family unit
·
4 Min Read

How medical student parents factor in family when picking a specialty

Choosing a physician specialty is a nuanced decision for any aspiring doctor. Parenting responsibilities can add another layer to that career-shaping choice.

series
Prep for Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
Abstract data cubes
·
10 Min Read

Medical student research retrospective: Whitney Stuard Sambhariya, MD

Translational research conducted in medical school was Dr. Stuard Sambhariya’s first step in a career rooted in lifelong scientific discovery.

series
Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
Person studying in a dimly lit room
·
6 Min Read

What I wish I knew in medical school about USMLE Step 1 prep

As medical students prep for their dedicated study window, AMA member Pauline Huynh, MD, reflects on what worked in her Step 1 prep.

series
Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
Group of figures shaped in a triangle with one figure a different color
·
4 Min Read

3 keys to boosting your medical student leadership skill set

Involvement with the AMA during medical school can offer valuable experiences that can shape one’s leadership skills for an entire career. Learn more.

series
Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
Student highlighting text in a book
·
5 Min Read

Know the pros and cons of third-party medical school study resources

About 70% of medical students look to YouTube, Wikipedia and for-pay resources to help with pre-clinical studies. Learn about benefits and drawbacks.

series
Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
Multi-color gear wheels connected together in shape of brain
·
5 Min Read

Medical student research retrospective: Toni-Ann Lewis, MD, MPH

Toni-Ann Lewis’ medical student research focused on disease pathologies and stigma. She offered insight gained from her earliest scholarly pursuits.

series
Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
People sitting at a desk and using laptops while working at the office.
·
3 Min Read

Get up to speed on medicine’s business side before clerkship

Many medical students graduate with little understanding of how practice settings differ. An online training series demystifies daily life in each.

series
ChangeMedEd Initiative
Succeeding in Medical School