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5 keys to help medical students sharpen their presentations

Look up any list on fears or phobias and public speaking is toward the top. As a medical student, here’s how to ensure nerves don’t affect your presentation.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 tips to hit the ground running as a 1st-year medical student

Medical school can seem overwhelming at first. A third-year medical student offers M1s some great advice on getting off to a strong start.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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2nd COVID class: What one medical school plans for new students

M1s starting in 2020 had an unprecedented medical school experience. Learn about what life will be like for this year’s first-year medical students.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Q&A: What it takes to move from nursing to medical school

Learn about the curiosity that sparked former bedside nurse Edleda James, an AMA member, to pursue a career as a physician.

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Preparing for Medical School
Succeeding in Medical School
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Tips for medical students to master subtle art of communication

Effective communication is a key part of medical training. An AMA module offers students pointers on mastering the skill.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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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?

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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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.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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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.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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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.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School