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How an AMA conference made this medical student an effective advocate

Jessica McAllister has attended the AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference three times and will be there again in 2024. Learn about her four big takeaways.

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Medical Students
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2023 Advocacy in Action Workshop
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Advocacy in Action Workshop

Advocacy in Action Workshop is a grassroots campaign taking place Oct. 25-27, 2023, across the U.S.

Events
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How medical students guide undergrads’ work for health equity

A group of medical student leaders is collaborating to create a cadre of college advocates in the effort to create a more equitable system of care.

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Health Equity
Succeeding in Medical School
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The AMA Road to Residency Guide

The AMA has created an online course to help you learn the process of selecting, applying to and being admitted to residency programs. Learn more.

Preparing for Residency
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Research retrospective: Family medicine resident Naomi Nkinsi, MD

In medical school, Dr. Nkinsi researched the impact of race-based medicine on the health of Black patients. The findings led to national policy changes.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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Mastering M3: Top questions for your third year of medical school

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the third year of training by offering insight on some common questions.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Starting your family in medical school: 5 things to consider

There’s no perfect time during a career in medicine to start a family. An AMA member medical student and father of two outlines what to keep in mind.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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What I wish I knew in medical school about balancing M4 priorities

Learn more from PGY-1 Leanna Knight, MD, about balancing the Match and professional growth during the fourth year of medical school.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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New M1s aspire to elevate scientific discourse, earn patients’ trust

Following their white coat ceremony, four first-year medical students discuss what a white coat means for their present and their future in medicine.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School