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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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Prep for 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
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Don’t be afraid to stake your claim as a medical student leader

Once hesitant to be get involved, M4 Charlie Adams has become a medical student leader in several arenas. He offers key tips gleaned along the way. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 ways specialty-interest groups boost medical student leadership

Such groups offer a way to explore different physician specialty choices. They also give medical students hands-on experience and autonomy as leaders.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 reasons medical students should get involved in local advocacy

AMA member Andrew Norton says medical students are “boots on the ground” for organized medicine to help patients. Learn about his firsthand tips.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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These 3 budgeting methods help medical students build good habits

Identifying an effective budgeting strategy during medical school—and sticking with it—can set up medical students for long-term financial success. 

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Med Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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How physician specialty choices change between M2 and graduation

Survey data shows that most medical students change their specialty choices, and there are clear trends in which specialties are the beneficiaries.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
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What you need to know to get started as a medical student leader

Learn from two AMA members about why organized medicine is an ideal venue in which medical students can build their leadership skills.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School