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Federation representation in the MSS

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member Federation representation in the MSS and how to apply.

Med School Life
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5 tips for medical students looking to get an op-ed published

One way to advocate on behalf of patients and move medicine forward is through op-eds. Follow your passions, tell a story and make it timely.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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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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Succeeding in Medical School
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She grew her leadership acumen as a medical student. Here’s how.

Former AMA Medical Student Section Speaker Anna Yap, MD, offers tips on how medical students can make their mark as leaders.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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The road to residency starts in M1. Here’s how to begin navigating it.

First-year medical students are years away from residency applications. But there are steps to take to prep for a successful Match when the time comes.

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency
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AMA Medical Student Outreach Program—outreach leader

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program and how to apply.

Med School Life
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New medical school’s founding dean champions diversity and equity

Leonardo Seoane, MD, is the first dean at Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, which will join four existing historically Black medical schools.

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Medical School Diversity
Health System Spotlight
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Medical student research FAQ: Get started, showcase your work

From zero research experience to getting your medical school research published, the AMA answers the questions that medical students have.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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What I wish I knew in medical school about student leadership

Former AMA Medical Student Section Chair Karen Dionesotes, MD, MPH, says that leadership experience offered powerful lessons for her clinical career.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School