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Use the power of your medical student voice to move medicine

AMA Trustee David H. Aizuss, MD, details what he wishes he knew about advocating for patients and doctors as a medical student.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
Alec Calac
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Q&A: How to support and retain Native American medical students

AMA member and MD-PhD student Alec Calac says medical schools can start by making sure their spaces and curricula are welcoming to Native people.

Med Student Advocacy
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AMA backs stronger leave policies for medical students, doctors

In medical school, residency or in practice, those caring for newborns or dealing with illnesses or deaths in the family should get time away.

Med Student Advocacy
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Why medical schools may need to pivot on admissions approach

The U.S. Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments in two cases that could alter how medical schools work to diversify the physician workforce.

Judicial Advocacy
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Advice for your medical school journey with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about “What I Wish I Knew in Medical School" and Medical Student National Advocacy Week.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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Advice for your medical school journey with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about “What I Wish I Knew in Medical School" and Medical Student National Advocacy Week.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update
Oct 10, 2022 ·
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Medical Student National Advocacy Week: How to communicate effectively with Congress

Register for the Medical Student National Advocacy Week webinar, "How to Communicate Effectively with Congress," on Oct. 10, 2022, at 6 p.m. Eastern.

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Brittany Ikwuagwu talks about med student advocacy on key issues

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Brittany Ikwuagwu on how medical students can advocate for key issues in medicine.

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Med Student Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Tomorrow’s doctors can help shape today’s health care policy

Medical students will learn from the AMA’s top advocacy experts, then meet with members of Congress. Find out how you can take part.

Med Student Advocacy