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5 stress-busting habits to support well-being in medical school

Stress is part of medical school, but it doesn’t have to define it. A routine-oriented approach can help medical students sustain wellness.

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Succeeding in Medical School

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Medical schools have new option to boost nutrition knowledge

A comprehensive, quick dive into nutrition training for doctors and future physicians is getting buy-in from medical schools. 

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Few medical students drop out—but when they do, here’s why

Medical school graduation rates exceed 95%. When attrition happens, it’s usually tied to life outside the classroom, not academics.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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How to tackle the biggest challenge in each year of medical school

From drinking from the firehose as a first-year medical student to navigating the Match as a fourth-year, learn how to thrive each training year. 

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Succeeding in Medical School
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5 study and time-management tips for 1st-year medical students

For new medical students, the first months of training can feel relentless. Learn how to keep your head above water while building a solid foundation.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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Build belonging and resilience to retain future doctors

Rush University System for Health fosters inclusion, mentorship and well-being to keep future physicians engaged—from med school through residency. 

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Med Student Health
Health System Spotlight
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The AMA is standing up for medical students. Here is how.

Delegates took steps to ease Step 1 stress and help unmatched medical school grads, and the AMA opposes harmful budget proposals on student loans. 

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Med Student Advocacy
The Road to Residency
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Pearl of the Week: The perils of sleep deprivation

Find resources on well-being strategies for physicians, residents and medical students.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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How to make the most of your post-Match time in medical school

Medical school can be grueling. Then comes residency. Here's what you can do in your final months as a medical student to prep for the next step.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency