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AMA to fund graduate medical education, address physician shortages

The AMA adopted policy at its Annual Meeting today to build upon its efforts aimed at modernizing and increasing funding for GME.

Press Releases
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Match: Ease onus on applicants to separate PGY-1, PGY-2 spots

Ophthalmology and urology will continue to have their own matches, but more can be done to make life easier for medical students seeking entry into these fields.

Med Student Advocacy
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Top 5 factors fellowship program directors look for in applicants

If you have personal experience with a program director or are recommended by a trusted colleague, you have a leg up as a subspecialty fellowship applicant. 

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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8 transformative residency-training projects awarded AMA grants

Interprofessional team-based care, rural health disparities and resident well-being among areas tackled in the GME efforts.

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AMA announces awardees of $15M Reimagining Residency Initiative

AMA announces the final eight award recipients that will receive funding as part of its new initiative aimed at significantly transforming residency training.

Press Releases
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What medical residents must know to excel in team-based care

Medical residents can meet ACGME core-competency requirements while learning how they fit and function on interprofessional teams.

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3 medical specialties, 3 common misconceptions

An internist, a psychiatrist and a neurologist discuss some misunderstandings that medical students may have about their medical specialties.

Specialty Profiles
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1 big mistake medical residents must avoid: Assumptions

Medical residents can meet ACGME core-competency requirements while learning how to better care for a diverse patient population.

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What it’s like to specialize in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Hart

Dionne Hart, MD, cannot describe what happens on a “typical day” in her life as a psychiatrist, but feels fortunate to work in a field where each day she has new challenges.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series