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What I wish I knew in medical school about USMLE Step 1 prep

As medical students prep for their dedicated study window, AMA member Pauline Huynh, MD, reflects on what worked in her Step 1 prep.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School

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8 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about collective bargaining

AMA member Dayna Isaacs, MD, MPH, joined a union as an intern. Learn more from this PGY-3’s firsthand experience with collective bargaining.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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14 MIN READ

Match Week FAQ: How to move forward when you don’t match

Residency applicants who fail to find a home on Match Day are filled with questions. The AMA gathered experts to offer practical answers.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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2 MIN READ

Recognizing Residents Week information

Recognizing Residents Week, an annual observance in July, offers an opportunity to acknowledge the commitment and contributions of medical residents.

Residency Life
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4 MIN READ

USMLE Step 3: Tips for balancing rotations with exam prep

When and how should you study for your licensing exam during intern year? Three veterans of residency and the exam offer insight.

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USMLE® Step 3
Thriving in Residency
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6 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about succeeding as an M1

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
Succeeding 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

What I wish I knew in medical school about away rotations

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
Succeeding in Medical School
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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
Thriving in Residency