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4 MIN READ

Away rotations aren’t just about making a strong impression

These clerkship opportunities also give M3s a chance to learn about residency programs. Learn how to find the away rotation right for you.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 MIN READ

Clerkships: How medical students can hone situational awareness

Entering unfamiliar environments such as labor and delivery can be a challenge for medical students. Here’s how they can prepare.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
What I Wish I Knew in Medical School
Jan 23, 2024 ·
1 MIN READ

What I Wish I Knew In Medical School—Meharry Medical College

Join the AMA for a networking event and keynote on what you need to know as a medical student today. This event is open to Meharry Medical College medical students.

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Events
Succeeding in Medical School
Jasmin Eatman
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8 MIN READ

What it takes to find success as a medical student leader

Be brave and find the gaps, says MD-PhD student Jasmin Eatman, who serves on the AMA Minority Affairs Section’s governing council. Learn more.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 MIN READ

How medical student advocacy in 2023 will reshape medicine’s future

New AMA policies will shift the course of physician training on matters such as compassionate leave. Learn how AMA member medical students led the way.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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9 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in medical school about dating as a student

David Savage, MD, PhD, met his wife as a medical student. Juggling two careers wasn’t easy. Learn what he wishes he knew about dating in medical school.

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Medical Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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7 MIN READ

Medical student research retrospective: Liz Southworth, MD

Ob-gyn Liz Southworth, MD, reflects on medical student research in urogynecology that allowed her to hone her skills and shape her career. Learn more.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 MIN READ

Ready for the OR? 5 tips for your surgical clerkship rotation

Keep your hands up after scrubbing in and introduce yourself to the team. Learn what to do, and avoid, during your time in the operating room.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
What I Wish I Knew in Medical School: Raising the Voice of the Osteopathic Physician
Dec 18, 2023 ·
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What I Wish I Knew In Medical School—Western University of Health Sciences

Join the AMA for a networking event and keynote on what you need to know as a medical student today. This event is open to Western University of Health Sciences medical students.

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Events
Succeeding in Medical School