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Why medical students should join the street-medicine movement

Henry Ford Health helps medical students bring their passion for health care to the streets of Detroit, gaining leadership experience in the process.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School

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4 key student-loan terms that medical students should know

Medical students can take hold of their financial futures by understanding these essential terms and concepts related to student-loan repayment.

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Medical Student Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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Vital tips to help manage medical school’s stressful first year

If your M1 transition’s been rocky, you’re not alone. Show yourself the same compassion you show classmates, says AMA member Suzanne J. Templer, DO.

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Medical Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 steps for medical students to make an impact in letters to Congress

Letters to Congress offer medical students an avenue to influence health policy. Keys include telling your patients’ stories and making your ask.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School

Making the Rounds

Get the latest advice, interviews and discussions on the most important topics affecting the lives and careers of medical students and residents.

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After Step 1 shift, research experience is a watchword for Match

Survey shows medical student research is important in residency selection. What makes a project truly stand out to a residency program director?

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Preparing for Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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AMA members can now save up to $80 off UWorld QBanks

USMLE Steps 1–3, COMLEX Levels 1–2, ABIM and ABFM board exam prep are part of the special offer that ends Nov. 30. Learn more.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 things judges look for in medical poster presentations

Participants in the AMA Research Challenge may wonder what judges look for in presentations. Learn what it takes to bring home the big prize. 

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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Don’t be afraid to stake your claim as a medical student leader

Once hesitant to be get involved, M4 Charlie Adams has become a medical student leader in several arenas. He offers key tips gleaned along the way. 

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 ways specialty-interest groups boost medical student leadership

Such groups offer a way to explore different physician specialty choices. They also give medical students hands-on experience and autonomy as leaders.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School