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4 MIN READ

When microaggressions happen: 5 steps medical students can take

Follow the five D’s to effectively intervene when you witness bias or a slight against a medical student or health professional colleague.

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Physician Health
Succeeding in Medical School
AMA Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2023
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5 MIN READ

Huge names help AMA pay tribute to medical school class of 2023

Prominent figures in medicine offered stirring remarks in an uplifting AMA event for this year’s resilient class of graduating medical students.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

How prior athletic participation can help future physicians

Residency training requires teamwork and bouncing back when things go poorly. Such skills can be nurtured in high-level athletics. Learn more.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 MIN READ

How medical students can build leadership skills on campus

You don’t have to wait to show your leadership mettle, says AMA member M2 Aneri Shah. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 MIN READ

4 tips to maximize the dedicated Step 1 study period

The process of preparing for Step 1 of the USMLE is a marathon. How should things change when a medical student reaches the final stretch?

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

Don’t miss this all-star tribute to the medical school class of 2023

On May 21, some of the nation’s top physicians will celebrate MD and DO graduates as they prepare for their next steps. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 MIN READ

4 ways organized medicine helps medical students grow as leaders

Physician organizations such the AMA give medical students the chance to move medicine. Learn about hundreds of available opportunities.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 MIN READ

How the switch to pass-fail scoring for USMLE Step 1 is going

Without a numerical score, the stakes associated with USMLE Step 1 are lower. Has it changed how medical students approach the test?

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

What I wish I knew in medical school about finding mentors

AMA member Laura Halpin, MD, PhD, shares what she wishes she knew about finding helpful mentors when she was in medical school.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School