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      In the news: COVID-19 testing, CDC plans nationwide study, CDC says coronavirus does not spread easily from surfaces, one-third of COVID-19 patients asymptomatic.

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      Med school grads: We need you more than ever

      Graduating from medical school in the midst of a global pandemic spurs mixed emotions, including a sense of loss as in-person ceremonies are canceled and loved ones are unable to witness the accomplishment firsthand.

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COVID-19 Medical Student Guidance

Current medical students face an unprecedented level of uncertainty during this period of global pandemic. The AMA is on your side with articles on the unique stresses and challenges of being in medical school during COVID-19. 
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Medical School Life May 26, 2020

How medical schools are making clerkships virtual during COVID-19

Learn with the AMA about real-world examples of electives, rounds, rotations and clinical examinations conducted remotely as medical students work from home.

Medical School Life May 22, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Impact of the pandemic on med school graduates

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In today’s daily video update, AMA discusses the impact of the pandemic on med school graduates.

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COVID-19 FAQs: Guidance for medical students

AMA provides guidance for medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic, including FAQs on graduating early, volunteering on the front lines and more.

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Medical School Life May 21, 2020

Top docs offer advice, encouragement to new medical school grads

The nation’s newest doctors were welcomed to the physician family by some of the nation’s most famous physicians during a star-studded celebration.

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Leadership May 21, 2020

Med school grads: We need you more than ever

Graduating from medical school in the midst of a global pandemic spurs mixed emotions, including a sense of loss as in-person ceremonies are canceled and loved ones are unable to witness the accomplishment firsthand.

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Residency May 20, 2020

Key changes recommended to the 2021 residency application cycle

For rising fourth-year medical students, away rotations will be largely discouraged, and residency interviews are likely to take place virtually.

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Health Equity May 14, 2020

Medical students offer insights on inequities during COVID-19

Medical students from across organized medicine are working to address the health inequity laid bare by the pandemic.

Resident & Student Finance May 14, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Why frontline care workers need student loan forgiveness

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by advocating for student loan forgiveness for physicians and other health care workers.

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