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Leadership opportunities in organized medicine and the importance of medical student advocacy [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the importance of medical student advocacy.

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Medical School Life
AMA Update Podcast
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More transparency coming on outcomes for med school grads

The AMA has adopted policy to support new federal rules taking effect in October at medical schools and other higher-ed institutions.

Medical School Life
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Advocacy in Action Workshop

Get grassroots advocacy training and help shape the future of medicine. Don't miss the virtual AMA Advocacy in Action Workshop, Sept. 30—Oct. 2.

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1st-time poster presenters offer tips on medical student research

After their first time presenting a research poster, three medical students offered advice on what they learned from the process. 

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Succeeding in Medical School
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National Resident Matching Program Board of Directors—student representative

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the AMA student representative position that works with the NRMP Board. 

Medical School Life
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Leadership 101: What medical students need to know

Learning to lead is a key aspect of a future physician’s development. These leadership training modules can help medical students get started.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Appointments to AMA councils—student member

https://www.ama-assn.org/councilsFind information about responsibilities and terms of service for appointments to AMA councils of the Medical Student Section (MSS) and how to apply.

Medical School Life
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AMA Foundation Board—student member

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the student member position on the AMA Foundation Board and how to apply.

Medical School Life
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4 tips to find enriching medical student leadership opportunities

Leadership is a key area of medical student development, but starting small is vital given the responsibilities as an M1 and M2.

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Succeeding in Medical School