Online education plus real-life experience

Ease the burden of integrating emerging topics and enhancing support for your medical students with the AMA UME Resource Program.

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Clear Search
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6 Min Read

Why we should think of the physician workforce as an ecosystem

LeeAnna I. Muzquiz, MD, experienced the challenges Native Americans face in pursuing careers in medicine firsthand. Now she’s working to conquer them.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

How accreditors can help stop harassment of doctors in training

Female medical students are 220% likelier than students in nonscientific fields to face unwanted, crude behavior. Learn how standards can be toughened.

Med Student Advocacy
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How much do away rotations affect physician residency placement?

Away rotations have long been viewed as a chance to audition for a particular residency program. New data calls the conventional wisdom into question.

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Clinical Rotations
The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

Innovative pathways boost diversity in health, science workforce

Building a diverse health workforce that better reflects the U.S. population requires removing barriers to higher education. Learn how it’s being done. 

Medical School Diversity
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Starting your family in medical school: 5 things to consider

There’s no perfect time during a career in medicine to start a family. An AMA member medical student and father of two outlines what to keep in mind.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Before implementing health systems science, do these 3 things

Get expert guidance from the AMA on what to do before implementing a health systems science curriculum in your medical school.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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3 essentials for medical schools as they refine admissions policies

With race-conscious policies restricted by the Supreme Court, leaders in medical education explore how to promote diversity in medicine. Learn more.

Medical School Diversity
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4 Min Read

How the AMA helps medical educators think outside the box

Medical education must evolve to meet this century’s needs, but innovating midstream is no easy feat. Learn why the AMA’s support is critical.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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What the latest Supreme Court decision means for student loan forgiveness with Alyssa Schaefer [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the end of student loans forgiveness.

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Residency Finance
AMA Update Podcast