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4 Min Read

4 tips to help medical students nail the virtual research poster

Presenting a virtual research poster is both art and science. Key tips on design, flow and delivery help ensure your work makes a lasting impression.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
Jill Kacher Cobb, MD
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8 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Kacher Cobb

Jill Kacher Cobb, MD, of Sutter Health, says connecting with patients and gaining their trust brings joy in practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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8 Min Read

Step 2 scores decoded: What they mean for your Match prospects

How might your score on the USMLE Step 2 CK affect your residency-application approach? Dive into the NRMP data for MDs, DOs and IMGs.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

4 tips for residency applicants to wisely use program signals

At least 27 physician specialties use program signals. What does the data show about the feature’s most effective use cases in residency selection?

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
Carl Lambert, MD
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9 Min Read

What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Lambert

Carl Lambert, MD, of Rush Medical Center, says the best part of family medicine is journeying and seeing patients through challenging situations. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

Why child care costs have resident physician parents seeing red

New data reveals how rising child care costs are forcing tough choices for resident parents—especially those training in high-cost cities.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
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4 Min Read

Program directors list 4 red flags for residency applicants to avoid

Learn more with the AMA about the missteps that could prevent you from landing an interview at your dream residency program.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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6 Min Read

The AMA is standing up for medical students. Here is how.

Delegates took steps to ease Step 1 stress and help unmatched medical school grads, and the AMA opposes harmful budget proposals on student loans. 

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Med Student Advocacy
The Road to Residency