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4 things judges look for in medical poster presentations

Participants in the AMA Research Challenge may wonder what judges look for in presentations. Learn what it takes to bring home the big prize. 

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Medical student Caleb Mahlen presents a poster during the 2023 AMA Medical Student Poster Showcase
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1st-time poster presenters offer tips on medical student research

After their first time presenting a research poster, three medical students offered advice on what they learned from the process. 

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Finding research experiences to make your medical student CV shine

Research experiences are not simply a field in the MYERAS platform. They can be a key factor in landing a residency interview. 

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Lahari Vuppaladhadiam and Alexandra Beem at the AMA ChangeMedEd 2023 conference
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5 tips for medical students looking to get an op-ed published

One way to advocate on behalf of patients and move medicine forward is through op-eds. Follow your passions, tell a story and make it timely.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Tips to land your first medical student research experience

Look for the right project, seek out doable ways to help. But before jumping in, make sure you can handle your medical school workload.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Medical student research FAQ: Get started, showcase your work

From zero research experience to getting your medical school research published, the AMA answers the questions that medical students have.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Winning formula: Why judges pick top medical research projects

Why have past AMA Research Challenge winners stood out? Learn what judges have said and how this year’s entrants can build on that feedback.

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What you need to know to ace a poster abstract

One expert in the field of medical research gives students and residents pointers on the keys to creating an abstract that will gain attention.

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AMA Research Challenge
Oct 22 - 23, 2025 ·
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AMA Research Challenge

The AMA Research Challenge is the largest national, multi-specialty research event for med students, residents and fellows, and international medical graduates.

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