Medical Student Well-being

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Physician HealthSep 16, 2021

For doctors hit hard by COVID-19 stress, there are tools to help

Pandemic’s emotionally pulverizing impact must not be borne alone. Learn about AMA resources to help doctors and health professionals make it through.

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Online Learning & CMEAug 20, 2021

Learn the 4 key elements of medical student well-being

A knowledge of the facets of personal well-being can help medical students combat stress. Find out more with the AMA.

Physician HealthJul 2, 2021

Take a deeper look at burnout in medical education—and how to fix it

Surveys showing burnout by specialty make headlines, but an expert says they use the wrong measure. Learn with the AMA about a different perspective.

Resident & Student HealthJun 2, 2021

M1s: How to travel safely in your last free summer

Medical students looking to get away after their first year of medical school have a few travel options amid COVID-19. Learn more with the AMA.

Overdose EpidemicApr 20, 2021

Curriculum emphasizes medical student and physician mental health

Treatment saves the lives of those with a substance-use disorder, depression, anxiety or other stigma-laden condition—this includes medical professionals.

Advocacy UpdateFeb 5, 2021

Feb. 5, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Texas FQHC develops integrative model to help patients with pain and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Public Health

AMA guiding principles to protect learners responding to COVID-19

The AMA and other educational organizations issue principles to support and protect medical students if their institutions put them in physical contact with patients and/or offer early graduation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ResearchJan 6, 2021

From a field of 1,000, 5 medical students vying for research award

Five med students, whose work represents the innovative thinking needed to drive medicine forward, are competing to win the AMA Research Challenge.

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Sept. 24, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Sept. 24, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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CME: Council on Medical Education reports

Medical education leadership opportunities

Medical Student Section (MSS) advocacy & policy

PPPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

AMA Research Challenge

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 13, 2021