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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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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Patrice Harris, MD, MA, on prioritizing mental health as we enter the winter months [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast 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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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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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.

Med Student Health
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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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Physician Health
AMA Update
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8 ways to cut medical student burnout

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

Med Student Health
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Researchers explore medical students’ low-achievement mind set

Study of nearly 400 medical students finds that even M4s feel a low sense of personal accomplishment. Learn more with the AMA about what research is uncovering.

Med Student Health
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How to help medical students keep tabs on their mental health

1 in 3 medical students reports depression symptoms. A comprehensive effort at one medical school normalizes asking for help when needed.

Med Student Health
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Incoming med students: How will training start amid a pandemic?

Medicine is a profession that requires some comfort with ambiguity. For incoming medical students, picking up that skill will be among their first lessons.

Med Student Health
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Experts discuss how medical schools plan to accommodate students this fall

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the first of a two-part series about how medical schools are adapting for the fall.

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Med Student Health
AMA Update