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Oregon Health & Science University and competency-based curricula

Learn about the Primary Care–Population Medicine Program at Brown University (PC-PM), the first of its kind, and how it prepares students to be “clinicians plus."

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium Showcase
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What forms your identity? It’s key to coaching diverse med ed learners

Find out how to open doors as an academic coach with medical students, residents and fellows who come from all walks of life to serve patients.

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Your medical school may offer coaching. Is it effective?

Ever more schools and residency programs are adopting academic coaching. New tools from the AMA help ensure that coaching is done right.

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In pandemic’s 3rd year, medical educators also feel strains

The AMA is outlining the steps needed to support overburdened faculty members and ensure that medical education rebounds from COVID-19’s disruptions.

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How diversity’s power can help overcome the physician shortage

There aren’t enough doctors to care for aging patients and not enough physicians who mirror the nation’s diversity. Learn how the two are connected.

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Preparing physician leaders at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Learn about the Primary Care–Population Medicine Program at Brown University (PC-PM), the first of its kind, and how it prepares students to be “clinicians plus."

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium Showcase
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So you've been admitted to medical school: Now what?

Once you’ve decided which medical school to attend, transitioning from applicant to medical student requires legwork. Learn more with the AMA.

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Preparing for Medical School
Succeeding in Medical School
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What's the true residency rate? Inside the Match Day numbers

Unmatched residency applicants may be more common than the commonly reported figures let on. Find out the reasons why.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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USMLE Step 1 score switch: Answers to medical students’ top questions

The move to a pass-fail only version of Step 1 is well underway. Make sure you know what it means for your study plans and residency applications.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School