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12 MIN READ

Mastering M1: Top questions for your first year of medical school

This AMA FAQ helps medical students get off to a strong start by answering some of their most common questions.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

The 15 skills medical schools expect from students on day one

Before you can thrive as a physician, you need to grow as a medical student. Learn key skills that are expected on the first day of training.

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Preparing for Medical School
Succeeding in Medical School
Charlotte Poplawski, MD, with Atif Moon and Henry Reyes
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5 MIN READ

Disabled at 17, as a med student she worked to aid adaptive athletes

In medical school, Charlotte Poplawski, MD, created support programs for disabled athletes from the ground up. What advice does she offer student leaders?

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 MIN READ

Studying for the USMLE or COMLEX-USA tests

Get tips to succeed with the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA) tests.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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7 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about clinical rotations

A soon-to-be family medicine attending, James Docherty, DO, offers insight on what he wishes he knew during his medical student clinical rotations.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 MIN READ

3 students tout medical school research as a way to shape future

Three medical students with active research projects spoke about why future physicians shouldn’t wait to get involved in scholarly pursuits.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

5 key student loan terms that medical students should know

Medical students can start to take hold of the financial future 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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3 MIN READ

To thwart medical student burnout, make it easier to seek time off

Well-being often takes a backseat for medical students. Medical schools should make it easier for students to ask for time away for self-care.

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Medical Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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7 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about away rotations

Christopher Clifford, MD, is an attending emergency physician. Find out what he wishes he knew when he did away rotations in medical school.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School