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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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Succeeding in Medical School
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Mastering M1: Top questions for your first year of medical school

This AMA FAQ helps medical students get off to a strong start by answering some of their most common questions.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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How medical students aid each other in the quest for well-being

Near-peer mentorship between medical students can play a role in creating a more comprehensive wellness culture on medical school campuses.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Your medical school may offer coaching. Is it effective?

Ever more schools and residency programs are adopting academic coaching. New tools from the AMA help ensure that coaching is done right.

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Medical students: Learn how collaboration, leadership go hand in hand

Health care is a team sport, and the same can be said of leadership. For medical students, learning the benefits of working cohesively can pay dividends.

Medical School Life
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Medical students: Learn how to behave like a leader in medicine

Discover opportunities to develop your leadership skills and advocate for patients and the profession—at both the local and national levels. 

Medical School Life
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Perfecting it as a pair: The do’s and don’ts of the Couples Match

The Couples Match adds a layer of complexity to an already complex process. A couple who went through it draws on their experience to offer advice.

Preparing for Residency
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Relationships in med school: Time to seek a mate, or stay single?

Support from a loving partner can help ease the pressures of medical school. One medical student offers insight on the pros of flying solo.

Medical Student Health
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4 ways peer relationships differ in residency from med school

Higher stakes and greater independence can mean less face time with your colleagues. Here is what to expect out of your peer relationships in residency.

Medical Resident Wellness