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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Build belonging and resilience to retain future doctors

Rush University System for Health fosters inclusion, mentorship and well-being to keep future physicians engaged—from med school through residency. 

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Med Student Health
Health System Spotlight
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Medical Student Section (MSS)—medical student regional delegates

Find information about responsibilities and terms of service for medical student regional delegates and alternate delegates of the Medical Student Section (MSS) and how to apply.

Med School Life
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5 shelf-exam study habits to help medical students boost performance

A test-prep expert offers tips for building a flexible shelf-exam study routine and making the most of every minute during clinical clerkships. 

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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Need USMLE or COMLEX accommodations? What medical students must know

For medical students with disabilities, securing accommodations for licensing exams takes a plan. Here is how to build a strong case and find support.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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Succeeding in medical school

Discover resources and guidance on how to make the most of medical school with the AMA.

Med School Life
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Leadership 101: What medical students need to know

Learning to lead is a key aspect of a future physician’s development. These leadership training modules can help medical students get started.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Succeeding in Medical School
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Teaching medical students about systems thinking in health care

AMA training helps medical students, residents and practicing doctors learn how to make lasting, sustainable improvement to the quality of care.

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6 fantastic novels doctors recommend for your summer reading list

Physicians and medical students can’t sustain themselves on medical reading alone. AMA members outline some of their favorite fiction reads. 

Med School Life
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How this medical student-led clinic tackled measles, TB protocols

At JayDoc, the University of Kansas Medical School’s free clinic, medical student leaders are helping to shape public health readiness. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School