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USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips to help maximize your score

How much should medical students study? What’s on the test? Experts offer insight on the best ways to get ready for the Step 2 exam.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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Survey shows need to rebuild trust in evidence-based health information

Annenberg survey found physicians, medical organizations among most trusted sources of public health information, showing 73% of Americans have confidence in AMA

Press Releases
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Medical student’s research on overdose training wins $10,000 prize

Osteopathic medical student Addison Shenk won the 2025 AMA Research Challenge with her naloxone-simulation training project.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
Rebekah Bernard, MD
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With expanded scope, where do NPs practice? It’s not primary care

New research conducted in wake of Florida law meant to boost primary care access shows nearly 60% of nurse practitioners (NPs) work elsewhere.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Do more work hours mean higher resident physician burnout?

Dig into what the latest medical research is showing. One complicating factor: Not all physician specialties appear to be affected the same by more work hours.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Time for a different approach in the exam room: deprescribing

One-third of older adults take five or more prescriptions, contributing to falls and other adverse events. Good medicine means taking another look.

Behavioral Health
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Congress extends Dr. Lorna Breen law for five years

The AMA fought to reauthorize this legislation that helps cut stigma on physician burnout, well-being and seeking professional mental health support.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors wish patients knew about kidney stones

One in nine people will get kidney stones at some point. Ryan Steinberg, MD, a urologist at University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about kidney stones.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Private practice: 4 office-visit changes to make most of doctors' time

Transform your physician private practice’s efficiency by making these key workflow and staffing adjustments. 

Private Practices