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More intense exercise has stress-reducing benefits for med students

While medical students are physically active at an above-average level compared to peers, they aren’t maximizing their exercise intensity, a study finds.

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Medical Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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Research retrospective: Family medicine resident Naomi Nkinsi, MD

In medical school, Dr. Nkinsi researched the impact of race-based medicine on the health of Black patients. The findings led to national policy changes.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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Mastering M4: Top questions for your fourth year of medical school

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

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Preparing for Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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Mastering M3: Top questions for your third year of medical school

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the third 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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5 MIN READ

Starting your family in medical school: 5 things to consider

There’s no perfect time during a career in medicine to start a family. An AMA member medical student and father of two outlines what to keep in mind.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Research retrospective: Pediatrics resident Priya Shah, MD

In medical school, Dr. Shah led award-winning research on trauma-informed care in pediatrics. Now she’s training to be a pediatrician. Learn more.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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New M1s aspire to elevate scientific discourse, earn patients’ trust

Following their white coat ceremony, four first-year medical students discuss what a white coat means for their present and their future in medicine.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Leading as a medical student can pave way for public health career

As an AMA member medical student, Cmdr. Kristie Clarke, MD, pursued passion projects that helped shape her career. Learn more.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Mastering M1: Top questions for your first year of medical school

This AMA FAQ helps medical students get off to a strong start by answering some of their most common questions.

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