AMA Research Challenge

Exclusive opportunity for AMA members. The call for abstracts is now open for the 2026 AMA Research Challenge! The submission deadline is July 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central.

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Audiovisual feedback device to improve manual ventilation

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Ben Maxey, a 2022 AMA Research Challenge finalist, discusses his research on an audiovisual feedback device that improves manual ventilation.

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3 ways virtual medical research competitions benefit entrants

A virtual format presents unique opportunities for medical students, residents, IMGs and fellows entering the 2022 AMA Research Challenge.

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AMA Research Challenge open for abstract submissions with Sanjay Desai, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about the 2022 AMA Research Challenge.

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Medical student shares her $10,000 prize-winning research

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Marielisa Cabrera-Sánchez, the 2021 AMA Research Challenge winner.

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Research Challenge 2021 Broadcast
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Research on Moraxella catarrhalis wins $10,000 grand prize challenge

Medical student research on the bacterium that exacerbates COPD earned the top prize at the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.

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AMA Research Challenge 2021 finals

The AMA's 2021 Research Challenge finals took place on Dec. 8, 2021. Learn about the finalists and watch the broadcast to see the winner.

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Meet the 5 finalists vying for a $10,000 medical research prize

The five 2021 AMA Research Challenge finalists highlight a range of subjects including socioeconomic diversity, e-cigarettes and trauma-informed care.

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2021 AMA Research Challenge finalist: Naga Ganti, MBBS

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn more about Naga Ganti, MBBS, and her research on the prevalence of lung disease among e-cigarettes users for the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.

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2021 AMA Research Challenge finalist: Anastasia Piersa, MD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn more about Anastasia Piersa, MD, and her research on understanding gaps in socio-economic diversity for the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.

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