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Medical student programs: Research

How to get started in medical student research
AMA Research Challenge

Learn about the five Research Challenge finalists and register for the finals
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Succeeding in Medical School

Failed Step 1 or Step 2? These specialties put less weight on exams

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From poster to print: Get published as a medical student, resident

Gain insight on the do’s and don’ts of getting your work published from a trio of accomplished physician researchers.

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Treatment efficacy research of neuroblastoma tumors in children

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Kanita Chaudry, a 2022 AMA Research Challenge finalist, discusses her research on the efficacy of a treatment for neuroblastoma cancer tumors in children.

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Audiovisual feedback device to improve manual ventilation

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Ben Maxey, a 2022 AMA Research Challenge finalist, discusses his research on an audiovisual feedback device that improves manual ventilation.

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Getting started with medical research? What future doctors must know

Missteps in the early stages are an inevitability, so a willingness to learn is paramount. Get other insights from three physician researchers.

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Value of medical student research extends beyond career planning

Are medical students who do research during their years in medical school likelier to pursue academic medicine careers? Learn more with the AMA.

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How medical students can thrive when making a presentation

Medical school is often the entry point to a career of numerous public speaking and presenting opportunities. Here’s how students can excel at those skills.

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AMA Research Challenge open for abstract submissions with Sanjay Desai, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about the 2022 AMA Research Challenge.

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Medical student shares her $10,000 prize-winning research

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Marielisa Cabrera-Sánchez, the 2021 AMA Research Challenge winner.

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Research Challenge 2021 Broadcast
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Research on Moraxella catarrhalis wins $10,000 grand prize challenge

Medical student research on the bacterium that exacerbates COPD earned the top prize at the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.

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