Medical Student Well-being

OpioidsApr 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.

ResearchJan 6, 2021

Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Eli Levitt

The shocking prevalence of med student burnout led Eli Levitt to a poster presentation that earned him a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Resident & Student HealthDec 14, 2020

How to make the most of holiday time off as a medical student

Should you study over break? What does it mean to recharge? Faculty members weigh in on how students should spend time off mid-year.

Physician HealthNov 30, 2020

Patrice Harris, MD, MA, on prioritizing mental health as we enter the winter months

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing prioritizing mental health during the winter months for physicians and patients.

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Resident & Student HealthSep 30, 2020

8 ways to cut medical student burnout

What steps can medical schools take to promote well-being? An AMA education module answers that question.

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May 7, 2021: National Advocacy Update

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June 2021 Special Meeting of HOD candidate interviews with speakers

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