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9 MIN READ

The AMA President shares how & why the American Medical Association will never stop #FightingForDocs [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA's 2023 key accomplishments and priorities for 2024.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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3 MIN READ

How medical student advocacy in 2023 will reshape medicine’s future

New AMA policies will shift the course of physician training on matters such as compassionate leave. Learn how AMA member medical students led the way.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Apply for medical school scholarships

Choose among several scholarships and fellowships the AMA offers.

Preparing for Medical School
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4 MIN READ

What is osteopathic medicine?

Osteopathic medicine is a distinctive branch of medical practice in the U.S. that emphasizes a “whole-person” approach to diagnosis, treatment and patient care. Learn more.

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Preparing for Medical School
Health Care Definitions
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4 MIN READ

The 15 skills medical schools expect from students on day one

Before you can thrive as a physician, you need to grow as a medical student. Learn key skills that are expected on the first day of training.

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Preparing for Medical School
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

New tuition program will help drive physician workforce diversity

Up to half of incoming University of Chicago medical students will be offered full-tuition scholarships. Learn more with the AMA.

Medical School Diversity
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2 MIN READ

AMA supports removing blood quantum from enrollment questions

The AMA will urge medical schools to remove discriminatory questioning regarding blood quantum according to new policy adopted today at the interim meeting.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

So you've been admitted to medical school: Now what?

Once you’ve decided which medical school to attend, transitioning from applicant to medical student requires legwork. Learn more with the AMA.

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Preparing for Medical School
Succeeding in Medical School
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Is a DO program right for you? What pre-meds should know

About one in four U.S. medical students attends an osteopathic medical school. Is that path the right one for your physician future?

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Preparing for Medical School
Succeeding in Medical School