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Will a research year boost your residency application? No guarantee

A productive research year can make a residency applicant stand out, but that shouldn’t be your primary motivation, the experts say.

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Transition to Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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Considering a research year in medical school? 5 things to know

A research year during medical school affords students more time to follow their scholarly pursuits. Is it the right decision for you?

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Permanently expanding telehealth access will improve public health

Telehealth continues to provide immense benefits. Congress should act on a long-term fix to enable widespread access to this vital mode of care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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How these health systems help patients sort fact from falsehood

Smart health systems empower doctors to give patients the knowledge they need to take preventive health action. Learn more with the AMA.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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Another piece of the physician well-being puzzle? Self-compassion

Physicians at The Permanente Medical Group say training on self-compassion can be “transformative.” Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Medical student research retrospective: Aimen Vanood, MD

As a medical student, Dr. Vanood was among the first to study COVID-19’s neurological manifestations. Learn how it affected her career trajectory.

Publishing Research
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To publish research in medical school, avoid these 4 mistakes

Getting published in a medical journal while still in medical school is a lofty goal. It won’t happen if you overlook some key ingredients. Learn more.

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Publishing Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 expert tips on conducting research as a resident physician

A former residency program director and a fellow who made waves with his research offer insight on how residents can get direction to succeed as researchers.

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Research in Residency
Thriving in Residency
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3 keys for medical student advocates on Capitol Hill

Every visit with Congress is a sales pitch. Follow this expert advice for medical students to take their part in reshaping medicine’s future.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School