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1st-year medical students write physician oath for tumultuous times

Amid the pandemic and civil rights protests, incoming class of Pittsburgh medical students puts its own spin on an oath they swear as future doctors.

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Victoria I. Gordon: Sharing time, talents with those most in need

Medical student Victoria I. Gordon, an AMA member, chose to pursue medicine after seeing disparities in her community and her brother’s experience with type 1 diabetes.

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Q&A: This med student company’s product could make hospitals safer

A medical student’s entrepreneurial venture that helps bring contaminated surfaces to light has taken on newfound importance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pandemic brings new expectations for medical students’ behavior

To prevent spread of SARS-CoV-2 that could further disrupt medical education, medical students face added responsibility inside and outside the clinical realm.

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How medical students are innovating during COVID-19

Medical students are working through a health technology incubator to help address problems brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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3 reasons why medical students can succeed as entrepreneurs

Medical students hoping to enter the medical innovation space are well equipped to help change the health care landscape. Learn why with the AMA.

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Amid COVID-19 crisis, tips for medical schools from corporate America

The COVID-19 pandemic has hugely disrupted medical education. Lessons from the corporate world could offer insights on how to confront future crises.

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Experts discuss ways student innovation drives solutions during the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a look at how students are driving innovation, especially at Sling Health, a student-led innovation incubator.

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Med student entrepreneurs: Does your idea have investor appeal?

A great idea needs investment. A panel of health care entrepreneurs and investors offered key characteristics of a successful start-up.

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