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What I wish I knew in medical school about student-loan repayment

After graduating medical school with $250,000 in student debt, Chirag Shah, MD, passes along key lessons to today’s medical students.

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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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For your USMLE Step 1 study plan, follow the evidence on what works

The USMLE Step 1 is unlike any standardized exam you’ve taken before. Learn with the AMA about the study methods shown to work best.  

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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USMLE Step 1 FAQ: How, what to study to pass the exam

The USMLE Step 1 exam is a major milestone for medical students. The AMA offers answers to several key medical student questions about the test.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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Why medical students should join the street-medicine movement

Henry Ford Health helps medical students bring their passion for health care to the streets of Detroit, gaining leadership experience in the process.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 key student-loan terms that medical students should know

Medical students can take hold of their financial futures by understanding these essential terms and concepts related to student-loan repayment.

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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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Vital tips to help manage medical school’s stressful first year

If your M1 transition’s been rocky, you’re not alone. Show yourself the same compassion you show classmates, says AMA member Suzanne J. Templer, DO.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 steps for medical students to make an impact in letters to Congress

Letters to Congress offer medical students an avenue to influence health policy. Keys include telling your patients’ stories and making your ask.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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After Step 1 shift, research experience is a watchword for Match

Survey shows medical student research is important in residency selection. What makes a project truly stand out to a residency program director?

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Transition to Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 things judges look for in medical poster presentations

Participants in the AMA Research Challenge may wonder what judges look for in presentations. Learn what it takes to bring home the big prize. 

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School