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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Victoria Danan

Ventilator access in the pandemic’s first day was limited. Victoria Danan’s exploration of the topic earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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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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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Aimen Vanood

Sidelined from clerkship, Aimen Vanood began researching neurological manifestations of COVID-19. That work earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Q&A: Pandemic’s lasting impact on the future of residency selection

NYU’s Patrick Cocks, MD, explores how residency programs have adjusted to COVID-19 and which changes will last once herd immunity is achieved.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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What it’s like in interventional cardiology: Shadowing Dr. Azrak

Personal interest and content of specialty are the most popular motivating factors for medical students when they pick a career path.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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The 11 factors that influence med student specialty choice

Personal interest and content of specialty are the most popular motivating factors for medical students when they pick a career path.

Specialty Profiles
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Medical specialty choice: Should residency training length matter?

Find out how long residency training lasts in each specialty, and learn with the AMA how big a factor that should play in your specialty choice.

Specialty Profiles
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How to check your tech ahead of virtual residency interviews

Medical students: You’ve got your list of questions, and have your answers prepped. Don’t let IT hiccups dim your chance to shine for your dream program.

Transition to Residency
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What it’s like in occupational medicine: Shadowing Dr. Martin

AMA member Douglas Martin, MD, shares how life in occupational medicine has been affected by COVID-19. Learn more about whether this specialty is right for you.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series