Medical student programs: Research
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How to get started in research

Conducting research in medical school can be very rewarding. The AMA answers frequently asked questions to help you get started. 

Publishing Research
Poster Showcase
Jun 5, 2026 ·
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AMA Poster Showcase

The Poster Showcase will take place on June 5 in conjunction with the 2026 AMA Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates in Chicago.

Events
Microscope
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Does medical student research outweigh other experiences in the Match?

As physician residency applicants aim to stand out, there has been an uptick in research and decline in other medical student extracurriculars. 

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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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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Prep for 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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Awards
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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Awards
Succeeding in Medical School