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Torn between physician specialties? 6 tips to narrow your options

From evaluating clerkships to finding your best fit, these strategies help medical students make this key decision with clarity and purpose.

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Specialty Profiles
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Tips to act like an intern and ace your subinternship rotations

Subinternships test medical students’ readiness for residency. Learn how to build skills and impress attending physicians with these expert insights.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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Scheduling clinical clerkships and rotations

When and in what order you do your clerkships and rotations has career implications. Get tips for building out the second half of medical school.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 simple ways to master patient communication

Medical students entering patient-facing clinical training are well served to brush up on their communication skills. Learn more with the AMA.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Away rotations aren’t just about making a strong impression

Clerkship opportunities give third-year students a chance to learn about residency programs. Learn how to find the away rotation right for you.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Clerkships: How medical students can hone situational awareness

Entering unfamiliar environments such as labor and delivery can be a challenge for medical students. Here’s how they can prepare.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
AMA Update for Dec. 7, 2023: Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD (index only)
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Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about away rotations for clinical education.

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Clinical Rotations
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Dec. 7, 2023: Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD (index only)
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8 Min Read

Away rotation advice and requirements for medical school clinical rotations with Mark Meyer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about away rotations for clinical education.

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Clinical Rotations
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

Ready for the OR? 5 tips for your surgical clerkship rotation

Keep your hands up after scrubbing in and introduce yourself to the team. Learn what to do, and avoid, during your time in the operating room.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School