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Study uncovers critical area where medical students fall short

Most medical students fail to correctly answer basics about chronic conditions that affect more than 100 million Americans. Learn more from the AMA on the knowledge gaps.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Manna M. Varghese
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Manna M. Varghese: Creating change is not a futile effort

After AMA member Manna M. Varghese’s grandfather’s death, she vowed to become a physician who supports patients in the hardest and most vulnerable times of their lives.

Med Student Advocacy
Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH
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Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH: Giving a voice to those without homes

AMA member Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH, started a project to speak with homeless people across the country and better understand this public health crisis.

Med Student Advocacy
Damani Mcintosh-Clarke
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Damani Mcintosh-Clarke: Targeting “obesogenic” environment in U.S.

This country makes it harder for people to avoid obesity. AMA member and third-year medical student Damani Mcintosh-Clarke is working to change that.

Med Student Advocacy
Michael Metzner, MD, and Jeanne M. Farnan, MD, speaking on a panel
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This surgical resident learns a new skill: How to consult for TV

Grey’s Anatomy is seen by millions each week, but how accurate are the cases? AMA member and show consultant Michael Metzner, MD, offers an inside look.

Residency Life
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How to immunize yourself against medical school burnout

A panel of physicians from various career stages offered tips for handling the stresses of medicine, as a medical student and throughout your career.

Succeed in Med School
AMA member Louis Weinstein
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Disrupting medical student debt: Could these big ideas do the trick?

As medical student debt mounts, AMA member Louis Weinstein, MD, offers ambitious proposals on ways to eliminate the financial burden.

Prep for Med School
Medical students sitting in a circle taking notes
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How to get involved in advocacy work as a medical student

Looking to advocate for change as a med student? Here’s some advice from medical students who are making a difference.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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UC-Irvine medical student elected to AMA Board of Trustees

The AMA announced today that Sarah Mae Smith has been elected the next student member of the AMA Board of Trustees.

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