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4 MIN READ

Medical society membership: A deterrent to physician burnout

Many doctors have found that professional solidarity can help when addressing burnout. Find out how joining a medical society can help you respond to stress and prevent burnout.

Physician Health
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Study uncovers critical area where medical students fall short

Most medical students fail to correctly answer basics about chronic conditions that affect more than 100 million Americans. Learn more from the AMA on the knowledge gaps.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Manna M. Varghese
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Manna M. Varghese: Creating change is not a futile effort

After AMA member Manna M. Varghese’s grandfather’s death, she vowed to become a physician who supports patients in the hardest and most vulnerable times of their lives.

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Members Move Medicine
Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH
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5 MIN READ

Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH: Giving a voice to those without homes

AMA member Aleesha Shaik, MD, MPH, started a project to speak with homeless people across the country and better understand this public health crisis.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
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3 MIN READ

How health advocacy brings new dimension to your med school life

You're looking to create change in the medical field while you're a student. Find out why it’s rewarding from those who currently are making waves

Medical School Life
Damani Mcintosh-Clarke
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3 MIN READ

Damani Mcintosh-Clarke: Targeting “obesogenic” environment in U.S.

This country makes it harder for people to avoid obesity. AMA member and third-year medical student Damani Mcintosh-Clarke is working to change that.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
Michael Metzner, MD, and Jeanne M. Farnan, MD, speaking on a panel
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4 MIN READ

This surgical resident learns a new skill: How to consult for TV

Grey’s Anatomy is seen by millions each week, but how accurate are the cases? AMA member and show consultant Michael Metzner, MD, offers an inside look.

Career Development
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4 MIN READ

How to immunize yourself against medical school burnout

A panel of physicians from various career stages offered tips for handling the stresses of medicine, as a medical student and throughout your career.

Medical Student Health
AMA member Louis Weinstein
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Disrupting medical student debt: Could these big ideas do the trick?

As medical student debt mounts, AMA member Louis Weinstein, MD, offers ambitious proposals on ways to eliminate the financial burden.

Preparing for Medical School