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8 Min Read

It’s OK if a physician career wasn’t your first instinct

Rock Vomer, DO, DPT, completed six years of physical therapy training before changing courses. He offers advice for considering the physician career pivot.

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Prep for 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
University of Kansas medical student Paul Kueck dons his white coat
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5 Min Read

The meaning behind your white coat

A short white coat can be a life-changing article of attire for medical students beginning their journey in the provision of care.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

How a plant-based diet can boost med students’ energy, save money

An expert in lifestyle medicine offered a time-efficient playbook for medical students to shift to a plant-based diet without breaking the bank.

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Succeed in Med School
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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5 Min Read

Why walking while reviewing Anki may be a medical school game changer

Medical student-led research indicates that “habit pairing” can boost emotional attitude and study efficiency.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

Start med school strong by putting academics first—and playing D&D?

Rising second-year medical students offer advice on how to hit the ground running. Often, success includes protected time for a relaxing hobby.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 Min Read

How tomorrow’s doctors can unleash population health’s power

Population health is a key tool for physicians of the future. These insights can help medical students lead the charge on its implementation.

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Population Health
Succeeding in Medical School
Addison Shenk, DO, Research Challenge winner
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5 Min Read

An award-winning medical student researcher’s blueprint for success

Medical student research opportunities are abundant. For the best results, follow personal passions, says the latest AMA Research Challenge winner.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 Min Read

Patient safety: How to discuss it, how to respond when harm occurs

A course in the AMA Health Systems Science Learning Series empowers medical students to understand and improve patient safety. 

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Prevention & Wellness
Succeeding in Medical School