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Ethics

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2 MIN READ

To advance equity, examine critical pedagogies in medical education

Learn with the AMA how critical pedagogies in health professions education can equip and motivate learners to advance health equity.
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Ethics

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2 MIN READ

How to respond when “turfing” displaces patient welfare

The problematic nature of poorly executed patient placement decisions is long overdue for change. Learn how to start the conversation.   
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ChangeMedEd Initiative

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6 MIN READ

The top 10 ethical issues medical students should be taught

Get key background from the AMA on the emerging medical ethics topics that medical students should be learning about in medical school.
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Ethics

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2 MIN READ

Is your patient lonely? There may be a prescription for that

The surgeon general says loneliness can be as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Learn how “social prescriptions” could help.
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Ethics

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3 MIN READ

How geriatric psychiatry can provide care that older adults deserve

Pervasive ageism and workforce shortage concerns raise contemporary clinical and ethical questions on mental health care of older adults. Learn more.
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Research During Residency

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4 MIN READ

Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.
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Preparing for Residency

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10 MIN READ

Mastering M4: Top questions for your fourth year of medical school

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the fourth year of training by offering insight on some common questions.
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Medical School Life

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7 MIN READ

Mastering M3: Top questions for your third year of medical school

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the third year of training by offering insight on some common questions.