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University of Kansas medical student Paul Kueck dons his white coat
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The meaning behind your white coat

A short white coat can be a life-changing article of attire for medical students beginning their journey in the provision of care.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 shelf-exam study habits to help medical students boost performance

A test-prep expert offers tips for building a flexible shelf-exam study routine and making the most of every minute during clinical clerkships. 

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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Need USMLE or COMLEX accommodations? What medical students must know

For medical students with disabilities, securing accommodations for licensing exams takes a plan. Here is how to build a strong case and find support.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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Leadership 101: What medical students need to know

Learning to lead is a key aspect of a future physician’s development. These leadership training modules can help medical students get started.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 courses that can boost your medical student research skills

Learn how to design studies, write abstracts and get your work published with on-demand AMA courses tailored for medical student researchers. 

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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How 4 medical students found ideas worth researching

How do research projects take shape in medical school? Students share what sparked their curiosity, and how they turned it into a research poster.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
University of Kansas Medical School students
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How this medical student-led clinic tackled measles, TB protocols

At JayDoc, the University of Kansas Medical School’s free clinic, medical student leaders are helping to shape public health readiness. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Medical student leadership opportunities

Take on leadership opportunities at the local, state or national levels to represent medical students and address their concerns—download PDFs or applications in DOCX format.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 tips to help medical students nail the virtual research poster

Presenting a virtual research poster is both art and science. Key tips on design, flow and delivery help ensure your work makes a lasting impression.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School