Succeeding in Medical School

Groundwork laid for away rotations to resume this year

There is optimism that away rotations may resume prior to the 2021–22 residency application cycle. Learn more with the AMA.

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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Heerod Malekghassemi

His research on how front-line workers responded to PPE shortages earned Heerod Malekghassemi a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Shamsh Shaikh

The epidemic of e-cigarette use inspired Shamsh Shaikh to conduct research that resulted in a place in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Victoria Danan

Ventilator access in the pandemic’s first day was limited. Victoria Danan’s exploration of the topic earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Eli Levitt

The shocking prevalence of med student burnout led Eli Levitt to a poster presentation that earned him a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Aimen Vanood

Sidelined from clerkship, Aimen Vanood began researching neurological manifestations of COVID-19. That work earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

Health care workers discussing COVID-19 diagram

Oct 6, 2020 ·

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5 ways the pandemic may transform medical education

Some innovations put in place for medical students during COVID-19 may remain in place well after the pandemic’s end.

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Sep 25, 2020 ·

Pandemic brings new expectations for medical students’ behavior

To prevent spread of SARS-CoV-2 that could further disrupt medical education, medical students face added responsibility inside and outside the clinical realm.

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