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4 reasons why this D.C. conference is a must for medical students

The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference in March will help train future physicians to advocate in person with Congress on today’s big issues.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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This medical student took her advocacy from campus to the statehouse

M3 Anusha Singh has driven change in her community. She says building a team and harnessing the power of stories are vital ingredients.

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Med Student Advocacy
The Road to Residency
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5 steps for medical students to make an impact in letters to Congress

Letters to Congress offer medical students an avenue to influence health policy. Keys include telling your patients’ stories and making your ask.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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Training to become a physician—and an advocate

Becoming a doctor is about more than clinical acumen, says the AMA’s board chair. It’s about advocating for patients and the profession.

Med Student Advocacy
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4 reasons medical students should get involved in local advocacy

AMA member Andrew Norton says medical students are “boots on the ground” for organized medicine to help patients. Learn about his firsthand tips.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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Leadership opportunities in organized medicine and the importance of medical student advocacy [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the importance of medical student advocacy.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Sept. 30, 2024: Leadership opportunities in organized medicine and the importance of medical student advocacy
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Leadership opportunities in organized medicine and the importance of medical student advocacy

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the importance of medical student advocacy.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update
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More transparency coming on outcomes for med school grads

The AMA has adopted policy to support new federal rules taking effect in October at medical schools and other higher-ed institutions.

Med Student Advocacy
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Sept. 6, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Medical student advocacy leads to credentialing application change and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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