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14 Min Read

Top questions to help master life as a second-year medical student

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the second year of training by offering insight on some common questions. 

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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16 Min Read

Top questions to help master life as a first-year medical student

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

What it's really like in dermatology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one dermatologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

4 reasons why this D.C. conference is a must for medical students

The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference in March will help train future physicians to advocate in person with Congress on today’s big issues.

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Medical Students
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

Medical student financial FAQ: Insight on loan forgiveness, repayment

What is the average medical school debt? How does medical student loan forgiveness work? Find answers to these key questions and more.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

What I wish I knew in medical school about student-loan repayment

After graduating medical school with $250,000 in student debt, Chirag Shah, MD, passes along key lessons to today’s medical students.

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Medical Residency Personal Finance
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

USMLE Step 2 FAQs: Study tips to help maximize your score

How much should medical students study? What’s on the test? Experts offer insight on the best ways to get ready for the Step 2 exam.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

For your USMLE Step 1 study plan, follow the evidence on what works

The USMLE Step 1 is unlike any standardized exam you’ve taken before. Learn with the AMA about the study methods shown to work best.  

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

USMLE Step 1 FAQ: How, what to study to pass the exam

The USMLE Step 1 exam is a major milestone for medical students. The AMA offers answers to several key medical student questions about the test.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School