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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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Succeed in Med School
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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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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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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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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Succeed in Med School
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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Succeed in Med School
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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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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7 clinical rotation tips from experienced physicians

With insights on scheduling, growing your knowledge base and finding specialty fit, this advice will help you master clinical rotations.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.

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Awards
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 things to know before you start clinical rotations

Clerkship rotations are your chance to shine. Get tips on collaboration, situational awareness and how to make lasting, positive impressions.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School