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DO and MD licensing exams should be viewed equally, says AMA

As DO and MD residency programs come under the same umbrella for accreditation, their licensing exams should carry equal weight.

Med Student Advocacy
Nara Tashjian, a fourth-year medical student and MBA candidate
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Nara Tashjian: A full schedule of learning and activism

AMA member Nara Tashjian will graduate with a medical degree, an MBA, and experience as an advocate, free-clinic director and medical missionary.

Med Student Advocacy
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#MeToo in med ed: 1 in 7 students subjected to sexist remarks

Medical trainees are in a particularly vulnerable position when it comes to sexual harassment. Stakeholders in medical education discuss ways to protect them.

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#Best of 2017 Student Advocacy
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From “dreamers” to loan forgiveness, students are loud and clear

On issues such as the president’s travel ban and the need to protect loan forgiveness, 2017 was a big year for student advocacy.

Med Student Advocacy
Hands writing a paper on a laptop.
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Actions taken to protect clerkship spots, address bias

There is an increased need for clerkship spots for U.S. medical students. The AMA will call for greater capacity.

Med Student Advocacy
Physicians gathered around opened laptops working.
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New policies target mental health stigma in physicians, students

Delegates address how medical licensing boards handle physicians who have sought behavioral health treatment.

Med Student Advocacy