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Q&A: What it takes to move from nursing to medical school

Learn about the curiosity that sparked former bedside nurse Edleda James, an AMA member, to pursue a career as a physician.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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One way to tackle bias in medical school admissions

Framing structural competency as a source of merit can advance equity in medical school admissions and improve patient care.

Medical School Diversity
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Don’t let a sophomore slump dash your medical school dream

Academic downturns happen during undergrad. Not letting them stand in the way of your ambitions to be a physician requires a plan.

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Questions to ask when finalizing your medical school choice

You got in! So, how should you pick the medical school that will help shape the opening stages of your journey in medicine? Experts weigh in.

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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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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.

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AMA medical education experts discuss the Fauci effect

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 emerging phenomena known as the “Fauci effect” as well as medical education-related trends.

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How medical schools offer admissions flexibility during pandemic

Learn more with the AMA about how medical schools are accommodating COVID-19’s realities during an unprecedented application cycle.

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