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4 Min Read

6 simple ways to master patient communication

Medical students entering patient-facing clinical training are well served to brush up on their communication skills. Learn more with the AMA.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

5 tips to survive first-year anatomy lessons in medical school

Anatomy is one of the most challenging aspects of pre-clinical training. One professor offers the keys medical students should heed to succeed. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 Min Read

Away rotations aren’t just about making a strong impression

Clerkship opportunities give third-year students a chance to learn about residency programs. Learn how to find the away rotation right for you.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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Medical student’s research on well-being shaped his career

Now a surgical intern, AMA member George Burnet, MD, reflects on what he gained from presenting his research at the American Conference on Physician Health.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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14 Min Read

Top questions to help master life as a second-year medical student

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the second year of training by offering insight on some common questions. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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16 Min Read

Top questions to help master life as a first-year medical student

This AMA FAQ helps medical students get off to a strong start by answering some of their most common questions. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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What it's really like in dermatology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one dermatologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

4 reasons why this D.C. conference is a must for medical students

The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference in March will help train future physicians to advocate in person with Congress on today’s big issues.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

Medical student financial FAQ: Insight on loan forgiveness, repayment

What is the average medical school debt? How does medical student loan forgiveness work? Find answers to these key questions and more.

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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School