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Delegates gather at the 2018 AMA Interim Meeting
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AMA seeks more data on physician, medical student suicide

The new policy aims to identify patterns and target help for doctors and medical students experiencing distress.

Physician Health
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AMA policy aimed at preventing medical student and physician suicide

The AMA adopted policy during its Interim Meeting aimed at identifying patterns that could predict and ultimately prevent suicide among physicians-in-training.

Press Releases
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Student SOS: 6 ways to avoid “distress” in medical school

Studies show nearly 50 percent of medical students experience burnout. Take time to learn the key signs of “student distress,” so you can boost well-being during medical school.

Med Student Health
Student studying
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5 time-management hacks for medical students

Learn more about how to study in medical school and make the most of your precious time.

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Succeeding in Medical School
Two pieces of a puzzle being put together.
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Where physician burnout starts—and how to help stop it

New med students have low distress levels, but that changes quickly and can worsen in residency and in practice. The AMA is pushing initiatives to help improve well-being at all levels.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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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.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
A man looks at his smartphone while making notes in his paper calendar.
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To flourish as a med student, learn how to budget your time

Time management, particularly when it comes to studying, is key. Setting a schedule, taking the right kind of break and working with your body’s clock are essential.

Med Student Health
Two medical students are studying, one is reading while the other is asleep.
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Advice for a med student's must-have—a sound night's sleep

Medical students are not getting enough quality sleep, research says. Here is some expert advice on how to change that.

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Succeeding in Medical School
Hands cutting up fresh vegetables.
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The recipe for success: How to eat right in med school

Improving your energy and outlook begins with monitoring your intake. Here are five tips for maintaining a balanced diet during med school.

Med Student Health