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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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Don’t be afraid to stake your claim as a medical student leader

Once hesitant to be get involved, M4 Charlie Adams has become a medical student leader in several arenas. He offers key tips gleaned along the way. 

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4 ways specialty-interest groups boost medical student leadership

Such groups offer a way to explore different physician specialty choices. They also give medical students hands-on experience and autonomy as leaders.

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Understand residency match slang with this glossary

The AMA is here to help you demystify the match terminology you may encounter as you prepare for Match Week. Learn more.

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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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Medical student research FAQ: Get started, showcase your work

From zero research experience to getting your medical school research published, the AMA answers the questions that medical students have.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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How medical student parents factor in family when picking a specialty

Choosing a physician specialty is a nuanced decision for any aspiring doctor. Parenting responsibilities can add another layer to that career-shaping choice.

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Why doctors marry doctors: Exploring medical marriages

Find out how often physicians marry other doctors or other health professionals and why these relationships can carry big upsides.

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Medical Resident Wellness
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What I wish I knew in medical school about dating as a student

David Savage, MD, PhD, met his wife as a medical student. Juggling two careers wasn’t easy. Learn what he wishes he knew about dating in medical school.

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