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How Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is evolving med ed

Each month, the AMA highlights institutions that are part of the AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium to showcase their work with the consortium and innovations in medical education. Learn more.

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Chronic disease management has a new tool: The H&P 360

A study in the journal Academic Medicine shows how a modified H&P can help collect more biopsychosocial information to better identify care barriers.

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New model for managing chronic disease begins in medical school

Learn with the AMA where to start to make chronic disease prevention and management a staple of medical education and practice.

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How medical improv training sparks better communication, teamwork

Research shows improv training provides lasting insights for medical students starting their clinical rotations.

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Revising the history and physical for new era in medicine

A new model of the history and physical exam—the H&P 360—can help physicians adapt to their changing role in the health care system.

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As med ed goes remote, gross anatomy offers in-person learning

Even with COVID-19 forcing preclinical course work online, in-person anatomy training is taking place at some schools—with significant modifications.

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AMA COVID-19 response: Meeting the needs of the medical education community

Learn AMA’s response to the educational disruptions related to COVID-19 and how we can work together and move forward with recovery. Let’s start the conversation now.

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How to help medical students keep tabs on their mental health

1 in 3 medical students reports depression symptoms. A comprehensive effort at one medical school normalizes asking for help when needed.

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How medical schools—disrupted by COVID-19—can get back on track

Learn with the AMA about three educational models that can be used in concert to help medical students make up for time lost to the pandemic.

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