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4 MIN READ

3 keys to success from medical research competition finalists

Three former AMA Research Challenge finalists detail how to successfully conduct research during physician training. Learn more.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
2024 Research Challenge finalists
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4 MIN READ

4 medical students, 1 fellow vie for esteemed $10,000 research award

The five finalists in the AMA Research Challenge share advice on conducting research and insight on how research has shaped their career plans.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

Fine-tune your medical student advocacy skills to advance equity

Medical students can draw on the connections they forge with patients to grab policymakers’ attention and address health inequities. Learn more.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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29 MIN READ

Prioritizing Equity video series: The importance of highlighting historically marginalized physician's journey through medicine

This edition of Prioritizing Equity series brings together the physicians featured in "Our Legacy in Practice: A Physician's Story” videos and talks about the importance of identity concordance for aspiring physicians.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
Theodore Lang
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4 MIN READ

A medical student leader’s advice: Listen first, act second

Before creating the Southside Free Clinic, M4 Theodore Lang spent years having conversations about community needs and how they could be addressed. 

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 MIN READ

Medical student research retrospective: James Docherty, DO

A family physician, Dr. Docherty took advantage of a one-year master’s program to pursue the research passion that helped shape his career path.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

Away rotations aren’t just about making a strong impression

These clerkship opportunities also give M3s a chance to learn about residency programs. Learn how to find the away rotation right for you.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 MIN READ

Clerkships: How medical students can hone situational awareness

Entering unfamiliar environments such as labor and delivery can be a challenge for medical students. Here’s how they can prepare.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
What I Wish I Knew in Medical School
Jan 23, 2024 ·
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What I Wish I Knew In Medical School—Meharry Medical College

Join the AMA for a networking event and keynote on what you need to know as a medical student today. This event is open to Meharry Medical College medical students.

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Events
Succeeding in Medical School