Cmdr. Kristie E. N. Clarke, MD, MSCR
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4 Min Read

Leading as a medical student can pave way for public health career

As an AMA member medical student, Cmdr. Kristie Clarke, MD, pursued passion projects that helped shape her career. Learn more.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Murad Alqadi, MD
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4 Min Read

3 things physicians should know about nonclinical careers

High-quality patient care is at the heart of medicine, but there are nonclinical careers in which physicians can make an impact. Learn more.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
UPDATED
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1 Min Read

Medical Student Section (MSS) Regions

Medical Student Section Regions are a valuable part of the MSS.

Medical Students
Excellence in Medicine Awards
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11 Min Read

These 11 doctors are moving medicine forward. Find out how.

Learn about an inspiring group of physicians whose advocacy, research and volunteerism serve as shining examples for all of medicine.

Awards
Group of paper airplanes in same direction and one airplane moving to different direction
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4 Min Read

4 ways organized medicine helps medical students grow as leaders

Physician organizations such the AMA give medical students the chance to move medicine. Learn about hundreds of available opportunities.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Opened book with post-its, highlighter and other study materials
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5 Min Read

How the switch to pass-fail scoring for USMLE Step 1 is going

Without a numerical score, the stakes associated with USMLE Step 1 are lower. Has it changed how medical students approach the test?

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
Luis Seija, MD
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7 Min Read

Q&A: How the power of stories can help reshape medicine

As the son of a librarian, AMA member Luis Seija, MD, says physicians must go beyond mere facts to make an impact. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
Black and white historical photo of people marching to integrate county and state medical societies
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7 Min Read

Impact of past racist policies are seen today in health inequity

A new online series, the National Health Equity Grand Rounds, launched with an examination of how past policies are at the root of modern problems.

Health Equity
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9 Min Read

Medical students: Get involved in advocacy and help shape the future of medicine with Kylee Borger [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to get involved in advocacy as a medical student.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast