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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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7 Min Read

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
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How tragedy catalyzed changes to support physician well-being

After a classmate’s suicide, three medical students took on the challenge of changing the licensure question that deterred care. Learn more.

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Med Student Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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Feb. 9, 2024: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota bill would expand physician wellness protections to medical students and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Delegates at the 2023 Interim Meeting of HOD
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Most medical schools don’t have defined leave policies

To fix that, the AMA urges compassionate-leave policies at medical schools, as well as in residency programs and physician practices.

Med Student Advocacy
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How to make the M4 to PGY-1 jump a smoother one

One key is timely coaching to help fourth-year medical students identify and address knowledge and skills gaps. Learn more with the AMA.

Transition to Residency
Suzanne J. Templer, DO
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Adrift as an M1? Essential advice to help you right the ship

A physician and academic coach who works with preclinical medical students outlines what to do if you’re struggling out of the gate in medical school.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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More intense exercise has stress-reducing benefits for med students

While medical students are physically active at an above-average level compared to peers, they aren’t maximizing their exercise intensity, a study finds.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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How accreditors can help stop harassment of doctors in training

Female medical students are 220% likelier than students in nonscientific fields to face unwanted, crude behavior. Learn how standards can be toughened.

Med Student Advocacy