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
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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

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
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23 Min Read

Promoting financial literacy in minority first-generation medical students

In this episode of the Making the Rounds podcast, learn about financial literacy and advice for minority first-generation medical students.

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Med Student Finance
Making the Rounds Podcast
CommunityCare Clinics medical student volunteers
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4 Min Read

Working in free clinic drives medical students’ advocacy efforts

A medical student-run free clinic gives M1s and M2s their first taste of clinical care—and the U.S. health system’s challenges.

Med Student Advocacy
Kylee Borger
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4 Min Read

For this medical student, patient advocacy is a family affair

Medical student Kylee Borger’s outsized impact as the AMA Government Relations Advocacy Fellow comes as little surprise. It runs in the family.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School