AMA Research Challenge finalists
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From a field of 1,000, 5 medical students vying for research award

Five med students, whose work represents the innovative thinking needed to drive medicine forward, are competing to win the AMA Research Challenge.

Publishing Research
Heerod Malekghassemi
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Heerod Malekghassemi

His research on how front-line workers responded to PPE shortages earned Heerod Malekghassemi a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
Shamsh Shaikh
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Shamsh Shaikh

The epidemic of e-cigarette use inspired Shamsh Shaikh to conduct research that resulted in a place in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
Victoria Danan
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Victoria Danan

Ventilator access in the pandemic’s first day was limited. Victoria Danan’s exploration of the topic earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Eli Levitt

The shocking prevalence of med student burnout led Eli Levitt to a poster presentation that earned him a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
Aimen Vanood index photo
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Aimen Vanood

Sidelined from clerkship, Aimen Vanood began researching neurological manifestations of COVID-19. That work earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Q&A: Pandemic’s lasting impact on the future of residency selection

NYU’s Patrick Cocks, MD, explores how residency programs have adjusted to COVID-19 and which changes will last once herd immunity is achieved.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
Face mask with splash of holiday decorations
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On and off the wards, residents face limited holiday celebration

Not all get time off around the holidays, but for medical residents able to get away and recharge, safety is still priority No. 1. Learn more with the AMA.

Resident Wellness
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Resident physicians: Your diet can help you make it through the night

Meal composition and timing can have an impact on cognitive performance and energy during overnight shifts for medical residents. Learn more with the AMA.

Resident Wellness