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How this New York medical school boosted diversity by 45%

In a bid to boost matriculation from groups underrepresented in medicine, this medical school is looking at the bottom line on medical student loans.

Medical School Diversity
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Educators discuss integrating telehealth in student curriculum

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the training of students and residents in telehealth during the pandemic.

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Teaching resident physicians about safe opioid prescribing

Opioids can be an effective treatment for chronic pain, but prescribing them properly requires prudence. Learn more from the AMA.

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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.

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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Aimen Vanood

Sidelined from clerkship, Aimen Vanood began researching neurological manifestations of COVID-19. That work earned her a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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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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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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