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Medical students can help change minds on flu vaccination

The influenza season is well underway, but medical students can make an impact with their personal advocacy.

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Infectious Diseases
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Don’t let these 5 myths deter you from medical student advocacy

Advocacy is a great way to fight for patients and physicians, yet many medical students dismiss it based on misunderstandings. Dig in for the real scoop.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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One key to success as a medical student advocate? Showing up

Medical student advocacy can build your career, and the AMA can help. But don’t forget that your work in medical school comes first.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) Governing Council—student member

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) Governing Council and how to apply.

Med Student Advocacy
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The AMA is standing up for medical students. Here is how.

Delegates took steps to ease Step 1 stress and help unmatched medical school grads, and the AMA opposes harmful budget proposals on student loans. 

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Med Student Advocacy
The Road to Residency
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Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF)

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.

Med Student Advocacy
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How AMPAC helps medical students turn policy ideas into reality

Learn how Brianna Ma is shaping the future of medicine as the medical student member of AMPAC, the AMA’s bipartisan political action committee.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
Medical student advocacy training on demand
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Medical student advocacy training on demand

AMA student members now have the opportunity to complete advocacy training anytime, anywhere with the new AMA on-demand advocacy training program. Learn more. 

Med Student Advocacy
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To boost your medical student advocacy credentials, start local

Much of health care policy is shaped in statehouses. A physician-turned-politician offers expert tips on how to get a lawmaker’s ear.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School