Succeeding in Medical School

5 key questions on refinancing medical student loans during residency

For residents and fellows that might be drawn to the idea of refinancing medical student loans. How do you know if it’s the right move for you?

Medical Residency Personal Finance

Amber Smith, Xena Moore and Colin Dallimore

Mar 19, 2021 ·

How a medical student-run clinic is navigating the pandemic

Restrictions on patient-student interaction during COVID-19 forced a University of Kansas volunteer clinic to rethink how it operates.

Medical School Life

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Mar 17, 2021 ·

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How medical students can be effective advocates on social media

Social media can help amplify the power of medical students' voice. Learn with the AMA about how to harness social media for advocacy.

Medical School Life

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Feb 23, 2021 ·

Groundwork laid for away rotations to resume this year

There is optimism that away rotations may resume prior to the 2021–22 residency application cycle. Learn more with the AMA.

Clinical Rotations

Feb 10, 2021 ·

Medical student advocacy: 4 tips for effective lawmaker visits

Bring your passion and get your facts straight, but be ready for pushback from politicians. Learn more with the AMA.

Medical School Life

Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Heerod Malekghassemi

His research on how front-line workers responded to PPE shortages earned Heerod Malekghassemi a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Shamsh Shaikh

The epidemic of e-cigarette use inspired Shamsh Shaikh to conduct research that resulted in a place in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Victoria Danan

Ventilator access in the pandemic’s first day was limited. Victoria Danan’s exploration of the topic earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Eli Levitt

The shocking prevalence of med student burnout led Eli Levitt to a poster presentation that earned him a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.