UME Research

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Medical School DiversityFeb 18, 2021

Microaggressions happen in medical school. Here’s how to stop them.

It takes big commitment to deter microaggressions, the negative racial slights that harm medical students’ training. Learn more with the AMA.

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Accelerating Change in Medical EducationDec 3, 2020

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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Specialty ProfilesDec 1, 2020

The 11 factors that influence med student specialty choice

Personal interest and content of specialty are the most popular motivating factors for medical students when they pick a career path.

Specialty ProfilesNov 19, 2020

Medical specialty choice: Should residency training length matter?

Find out how long residency training lasts in each specialty, and learn with the AMA how big a factor that should play in your specialty choice.

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Accelerating Change in Medical EducationNov 13, 2020

How medical improv training sparks better communication, teamwork

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

Preparing for Medical SchoolNov 7, 2019

Best medical schools? It's more about the right fit than rankings

How highly a medical school gets ranked on opinion-based metrics should not be the deciding factor in where you apply for admission.

DiabetesSep 12, 2019

Study uncovers critical area where medical students fall short

Most medical students fail to correctly answer basics about chronic conditions that affect more than 100 million Americans. Learn more from the AMA on the knowledge gaps.

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Preparing for Medical SchoolJul 22, 2019

Beyond the MCAT: Here's what else med schools are looking for

Your medical school application is more than a test score. Here’s a look at the other significant factors in med school admissions.

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