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7 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
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10 MIN READ

Medical student research retrospective: Whitney Stuard Sambhariya, MD

Translational research conducted in medical school was Dr. Stuard Sambhariya’s first step in a career rooted in lifelong scientific discovery.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about USMLE Step 1 prep

As medical students prep for their dedicated study window, AMA member Pauline Huynh, MD, reflects on what worked in her Step 1 prep.

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

3 keys to boosting your medical student leadership skill set

Involvement with the AMA during medical school can offer valuable experiences that can shape one’s leadership skills for an entire career. Learn more.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 MIN READ

Know the pros and cons of third-party medical school study resources

About 70% of medical students look to YouTube, Wikipedia and for-pay resources to help with pre-clinical studies. Learn about benefits and drawbacks.

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Medical School Life
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

Medical student research retrospective: Toni-Ann Lewis, MD, MPH

Toni-Ann Lewis’ medical student research focused on disease pathologies and stigma. She offered insight gained from her earliest scholarly pursuits.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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9 MIN READ

Mastering M2: Top questions for your second year of medical school

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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4 MIN READ

Get up to speed on medicine’s business side before clerkship

Many medical students graduate with little understanding of how practice settings differ. An online training series demystifies daily life in each.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Succeeding in Medical School