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Lahari Vuppaladhadiam and Alexandra Beem at the AMA ChangeMedEd 2023 conference
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5 tips for medical students looking to get an op-ed published

One way to advocate on behalf of patients and move medicine forward is through op-eds. Learn more about getting your op-ed published.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Henry Siccardi, MD
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How a medical student leader addressed health’s social drivers

As an M2, Henry Siccardi, MD, led an award-winning effort on social determinants of health. Now he shares four take-home leadership lessons.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Suzanne J. Templer, DO
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Adrift as an M1? Essential advice to help you right the ship

A physician and academic coach who works with preclinical medical students outlines what to do if you’re struggling out of the gate in medical school.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Medical student research retrospective: Hannibal Person, MD

Pediatric gastroenterologist Hannibal Person, MD, conducted infectious diseases research in medical school. See his tips for student researchers.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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It’s OK if a physician career wasn’t your first instinct

Dr. Rock Vomer first trained as a physical therapist. Learn what he wishes he knew in medical school about making the physician career pivot.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
What I Wish I Knew in Medical School
Nov 16, 2023 ·
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What I Wish I Knew In Medical School—Drexel College of Medicine

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 Drexel College of Medicine medical students.

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Events
Succeeding in Medical School
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How an AMA conference made this medical student an effective advocate

Jessica McAllister has attended the AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference three times and will be there again in 2024. Learn about her four big takeaways.

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Medical Students
Succeeding in Medical School
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How medical students guide undergrads’ work for health equity

A group of medical student leaders is collaborating to create a cadre of college advocates in the effort to create a more equitable system of care.

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Health Equity
Succeeding in Medical School
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Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School