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AMA in the News: July 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for July 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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3 Min Read

An easier way to meet ACGME requirements on quality, safety

Ten new online quality and safety “microlessons”—they take an average of 17 minutes to complete—help residency programs meet ACGME requirements.

Improve GME
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How precision education can improve residents’ bedside skills

Residents spend most of their time away from the bedside. A new approach boosts residents’ physical exam and communication skills.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Sarah Costello, MD
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Are you a parent in medical school? Here are tips to navigate Match

Is a residency program friendly to families? Don’t be afraid to ask in detail. And it is never too early to get on a waiting list for child care.

Residency Prep
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How to prep for a competitive physician specialty as an M1, M2

There is a lot you can do before clinical clerkship to boost your chances of matching in your dream specialty. Follow your passion with these tips.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
Jade Anderson, MD
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Family planning in residency: 3 physicians share their experiences

Is it worth delaying having a baby? How might having a child affect your training schedule? Physicians who have confronted those questions offer advice.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
Lahari Vuppaladhadiam and Alexandra Beem at the AMA ChangeMedEd 2023 conference
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5 tips for medical students looking to get an op-ed published

One way to advocate on behalf of patients and move medicine forward is through op-eds. Follow your passions, tell a story and make it timely.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Amish J. Dave, MD
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What it's like in rheumatology: Shadowing Dr. Amish J. Dave

AMA member Amish J. Dave, MD, MPH, says rheumatologists must be comfortable with diagnostic uncertainty and ready to help patients navigate treatments.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What I wish I knew in residency about the chief resident role

Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency