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What I wish I knew in medical school about away rotations

An emergency medicine attending draws from his experience, offering tips on how to maximize away rotations for learning and self-discovery.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
John J. Whyte, MD, MPH
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John Whyte, MD, MPH, selected as the AMA’s new CEO

Dr. Whyte brings digital savvy, health policy expertise and clinical experience to shape a new era in medicine.

Leadership
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Biggest Match Day ever: Here’s what the 2025 numbers reveal

Over 43,000 medical students matched this year. Take a deep dive on the NRMP data about this year’s specialty trends, match rates and more.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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GME interviews: What applicants should ask resident physicians

M4s can gain insight on life in a physician residency program by asking current residents about scheduling, culture, work-life balance and more.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency about effective teamwork

AMA member Stephanie Strohbeen, MD, says learning to be a great teammate is one of the biggest growth experiences in residency.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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What you need to know to get started as a medical student leader

Learn from two AMA members about why organized medicine is an ideal venue in which medical students can build their leadership skills.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

The do’s and don’ts of EHR use for new resident physicians

Even with some experience using the EHR in medical school, you won’t master it on day one as an intern. Heed these tips for a successful transition.

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Transition to Residency
Thriving in Residency
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6 Min Read

What I wish I knew in residency about the chief resident role

Becoming chief resident can dramatically change your postgraduate experience. Co-chief resident Nicolas K. Fletcher, MD, breaks down what to expect.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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Tips to land your first medical student research experience

Look for the right project, seek out doable ways to help. But before jumping in, make sure you can handle your medical school workload.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School