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These 5 essential tools will help you survive medical school

Medical students break down the must-have gear that helps them maximize study time, stay organized and power through demanding rotations.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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April 4, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Medical student urges Colorado Legislature to help remove stigma from licensing application and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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If you’re feeling disappointed on Match Day, you are not alone

If you don’t land your No. 1 choice on Match Day, you have company. Here’s what former medical students say about that Match Day disappointment.  

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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Vital tips to help manage medical school’s stressful first year

If your M1 transition’s been rocky, you’re not alone. Show yourself the same compassion you show classmates, says AMA member Suzanne J. Templer, DO.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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What I wish I knew in medical school about succeeding as an M1

Family medicine resident Mohammed Ibrahim, DO, reflects on what he wishes he knew in medical school about studying and self-care as an M1.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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AMA House of Delegates adopts policy on medical education

The AMA House of Delegates adopted policies intended to reduce financial burdens for medical school graduates and support the mental health and wellness of medical trainees.

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April 19, 2024: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota legislation expands physician wellness program to medical students and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
AMA Update for April 15, 2024: Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being (index only)
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Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about managing mental health in medical school.

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Med Student Health
AMA Update
AMA Update for April 15, 2024: Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being (index only)
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Why reducing stigma and managing mental health in medical school improves physician well-being [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about managing mental health in medical school.

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Med Student Health
AMA Update Podcast