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6 MIN READ

As an M1, find a studying style and remember to leave the library

Family medicine resident Mohammad Ibrahim, DO, reflects on what he wishes he knew in medical school about studying and self-care as an M1.

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Medical Student Health
What I Wish I Knew in Medical School

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4 MIN READ

4 tips for juggling GME training and becoming a new parent

The two giant tasks of physician residency training are learning a lot quickly and delivering quality care. And—for new parents—baby makes three.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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7 MIN READ

Away rotations can help measure fit as well as clinical growth

Christopher Clifford, MD, is an attending emergency physician. Find out what he wishes he knew when he did away rotations in medical school.

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Clinical Rotations
What I Wish I Knew in Medical School
Avani K. Patel, MD
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11 MIN READ

This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Health Equity
Exclusive Q&A
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5 MIN READ

These 5 residents chose emergency medicine—and would do it again

With 554 emergency medicine slots unfilled in the Match, residents detail their love of the specialty and offer timely advice to future doctors.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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9 MIN READ

Medical education COVID-19 resource guide

AMA provides guidance and resources for medical residents and fellows, medical students and medical faculty during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Public Health
AMA COVID-19 Guides
Medical students embrace on Match Day 2023
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7 MIN READ

Over 40,000 land spots on Match Day. What are this year’s trends?

Dig into the data on the 2023 Main Residency Match and get a head start to thrive in physician residency training with help from the AMA.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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5 MIN READ

AMA backs stronger leave policies for medical students, doctors

In medical school, residency or in practice, those caring for newborns or dealing with illnesses or deaths in the family should get time away.

Medical Student Health
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3 MIN READ

Harm-reduction efforts needed to curb overdose epidemic

AMA backs greater use of point-of-care fentanyl test strips and using opioid-litigation settlement funds to boost physician training. Learn more.

Overdose Epidemic