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8 MIN READ

Q&A: What medical school in the U.S. will look like in 2021

COVID-19 has severely disrupted medical education. Learn how Rutgers med ed leader Carol Terregino, MD, is working to for a smoother 2021.

Medical School Life
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How the pandemic has spiked stress for many med school applicants

Nearly 40%, stressed out by application process, ponder giving up physician dream, and COVID-19’s not helping. For pre-meds, resilience is a virtue.

Preparing for Medical School
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What medical residents should know about clinical trials

Resident physicians need to know about the ethical standards that come with clinical trials. An AMA education module aids that teaching process.

Improve GME
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How Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is evolving med ed

Each month, the AMA highlights institutions that are part of the AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium to showcase their work with the consortium and innovations in medical education. Learn more.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium Showcase
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What resident physicians must know about privacy and confidentiality

Patient-physician relationships are based on privacy. Learn more with the AMA about protecting patient confidentiality and why it matters.

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How medical residents can create a respectful environment

Residents share the responsibility to create an effective and respectful learning environment. The AMA has advice on how to make that happen.

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Applications to medical school up big. Is it the “Fauci effect”?

Some say Anthony S. Fauci, MD, is inspiring the next physician generation. Learn what else is behind the big spike in medical school applications.

Preparing for Medical School
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Teaching medical residents how to make patient handoffs safer

With COVID-19 straining physicians and care teams, handoffs take on greater importance than ever. Learn more with the AMA.

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How to make the most of holiday time off as a medical student

Should you study over break? What does it mean to recharge? Faculty members weigh in on how students should spend time off mid-year.

Medical Student Health