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Where medical students can stumble in pass-fail preclerkship courses

Pass-fail assessment is the norm in preclerkship courses. These tips can help medical students optimize their learning and avoid missteps.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School

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8 Min Read

Medical students can help change minds on flu vaccination

The influenza season is well underway, but medical students can make an impact with their personal advocacy.

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Infectious Diseases
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 Min Read

Ahead of clerkships, medical students can boost their EHR skills

One big adjustment in clerkship is the EHR. A great AMA learning series can help you work more effectively and efficiently in the EHR.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

4 keys to boost your USMLE Step 2 study prep

Finding the time and the tools to prepare for USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 is tricky. This expert advice from AMBOSS can help.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School

Making the Rounds

Get the latest advice, interviews and discussions on the most important topics affecting the lives and careers of medical students and residents.

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Don’t let these 5 myths deter you from medical student advocacy

Advocacy is a great way to fight for patients and physicians, yet many medical students dismiss it based on misunderstandings. Dig in for the real scoop.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

4 big ways that AMA membership pays off for medical students

The AMA supports you today as a medical student and is protecting your future as a physician. Get the details on how AMA membership will help you.

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Personal Benefits
Succeeding in Medical School
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7 Min Read

One key to success as a medical student advocate? Showing up

Medical student advocacy can build your career, and the AMA can help. But don’t forget that your work in medical school comes first.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

How AMBOSS helps medical students maximize exam performance

Whether it’s study prep for USMLE, COMLEX or NBME Shelf exams, AMBOSS tools help tie everything together.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

How and when medical students should seek early clinical exposure

Though academics come first, shadowing, scribing, or volunteering in a free clinic can help medical students hone other vital skills before clerkship. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School