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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
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The effects of obstructive sleep apnea on respiration muscle systems

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Srujith Medharamelta, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research submission on obesity and muscles of respiration.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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AMA Research Challenge marketing toolkit

Download images and use suggested posts to promote the 2025 AMA Research Challenge in your social media channels.

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Research retrospective: Pediatrics resident Priya Shah, MD

In medical school, Dr. Shah led award-winning research on trauma-informed care in pediatrics. Now she’s training to be a pediatrician. Learn more.

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Succeeding in Medical School