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How medical school coaches can help with clerkships, Match

Medical training is a time of constant change that can make medical students feel chronically unsettled. A coach’s guidance can be invaluable.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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The science of scheduling: When to do key medical school rotations

When should you schedule your most important clinical rotations? Get some expert advice from the AMA.

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Our 10 most popular stories of 2018

Physician burnout. Picking a medical specialty. Making romance work in medical residency. These topics drew your eyes this year. Find out what else did.

Preparing for Residency
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Leaving the nest: Looking at the pros, cons of away rotations

As a medical student, are away rotations right for you? One recent medical school grad looks at what she gleaned from her four away rotations.

Clinical Rotations
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Acting the part: Professionalism do’s and don’ts during clinicals

Despite years of study, med students are relative amateurs at the outset of clerkship. Professional behavior can be key to their success on the wards.

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Actions taken to protect clerkship spots, address bias

There is an increased need for clerkship spots for U.S. medical students. The AMA will call for greater capacity.

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Universal Outcomes

See how the AMA has partnered with medical schools to create the innovations and outcomes of the AMA Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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7 clinical rotation tips from experienced physicians

The transition from classroom to clinical rotations in medical school means starting to care for patients. Students gained hands-on training as well as tips for success from experienced physicians during a clinical skills workshop.

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Residents answer top student questions about away rotations

Medical students asked a panel of residents questions about how to prepare for away rotations and strengthen chances for a successful match.

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