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.

AMA Research Challenge
AMA Research Challenge finalists
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From a field of 1,000, 5 medical students vying for research award

Five med students, whose work represents the innovative thinking needed to drive medicine forward, are competing to win the AMA Research Challenge.

Publishing Research
Heerod Malekghassemi
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Heerod Malekghassemi

His research on how front-line workers responded to PPE shortages earned Heerod Malekghassemi a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Succeeding in Medical School
Shamsh Shaikh
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Shamsh Shaikh

The epidemic of e-cigarette use inspired Shamsh Shaikh to conduct research that resulted in a place in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
Victoria Danan
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Victoria Danan

Ventilator access in the pandemic’s first day was limited. Victoria Danan’s exploration of the topic earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Succeeding in Medical School
Eli Levitt index photo
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Eli Levitt

The shocking prevalence of med student burnout led Eli Levitt to a poster presentation that earned him a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Succeeding in Medical School
Aimen Vanood index photo
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Aimen Vanood

Sidelined from clerkship, Aimen Vanood began researching neurological manifestations of COVID-19. That work earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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How the pandemic is changing the AMA Research Symposium

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the importance of research and AMA Research Symposium.

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AMA Update
Dec 3 - 6, 2020 ·
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AMA Research Symposium

The 2020 AMA Research Symposium is from Dec. 3-6 with a virtual poster gallery and competition. Members vote for their favorite research in the competition.

Events
Dec 3, 2020 - Jan 13, 2021 ·
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2020 AMA Research Symposium event information

The 2020 AMA Research Symposium is from Dec. 3-6 with a virtual poster gallery and competition—download PDFs of rules, FAQ and a full directory of competition and gallery posters.

Events