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Which specialties value research output the most for Match?

Medical student research experience among residency applicants is common, but not always decisive. Learn about the physician specialties where it matters most.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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5 courses that can boost your medical student research skills

Learn how to design studies, write abstracts and get your work published with on-demand AMA courses tailored for medical student researchers. 

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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How 4 medical students found ideas worth researching

How do research projects take shape in medical school? Students share what sparked their curiosity, and how they turned it into a research poster.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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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
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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
AMA Research Challenge
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5 reasons to showcase your work in the AMA Research Challenge

It’s one of the biggest academic contests in medicine. Find out all the great reasons medical students and resident physicians should take part.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Let your passions drive your research in medical school, residency

Physicians who have made their mark with health equity research detail what medical students and residents should keep in mind to succeed.

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AMA Update for Feb. 17, 2025: Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents
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Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about research in medical education and residency.

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Research
AMA Update
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Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about research in medical education and residency.

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Research
AMA Update Podcast