AMA Research Challenge

Exclusive opportunity for AMA members. Score the top rated research posters at the virtual Research Challenge Poster Symposium and Semifinals in October 2025, to help determine the top five finalists.

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AMA Research Challenge: How to prepare an abstract

Read the transcript from the AMA Research Challenge video, "How to prepare an abstract."

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AMA Research Challenge: How to plan a career in academic medicine

Learn how to plan a career in academic medicine from physician experts.

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2023 AMA Research Challenge winner Jesse Kirkpatrick and AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD
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Research on bile duct cancer detection earns $10,000 prize

A third-year medical student’s research on the detection of cholangiocarcinoma earned top prize at 2023 AMA Research Challenge. Learn more.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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3 keys to success from medical research competition finalists

Three former AMA Research Challenge finalists detail how to successfully conduct research during physician training. Learn more.

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Succeeding in Medical School
2023 Research Challenge finalists
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4 medical students, 1 fellow vie for esteemed $10,000 research award

The five finalists in the AMA Research Challenge share advice on conducting research and insight on how research has shaped their career plans.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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The use of nerve cells to improve CHD post-surgery neurological deficits

In this episode, Alice Chen, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers her research on mesenchymal stromal cell delivery through cardiopulmonary bypass.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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Developing an early diagnostic test for bile duct cancer

In this episode, Jesse Kirkpatrick, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research in developing an early diagnostic test for a rare cancer.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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Improving non-clinical tasks using ML-enabled provider workflow

In this episode, Matthew Segar, MD, MS, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research on utilizing an ML-enabled EMR provider workflow to improve non-clinical tasks.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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Using biomarkers to predict best treatment for major depressive disorder

In this episode, Jack Gomberg, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research on identifying white matter markers for treatment outcomes in major depressive disorder (MDD).

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Making the Rounds Podcast