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12 MIN READ

AMA medical education experts discuss the Fauci effect

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the emerging phenomena known as the “Fauci effect” as well as medical education-related trends.

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Preparing for Medical School
AMA Update
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12 MIN READ

How the pandemic is changing the AMA Research Symposium

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the importance of research and AMA Research Symposium.

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Research
AMA Update
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6 MIN READ

What it’s like in interventional cardiology: Shadowing Dr. Azrak

Personal interest and content of specialty are the most popular motivating factors for medical students when they pick a career path.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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The 11 factors that influence med student specialty choice

Personal interest and content of specialty are the most popular motivating factors for medical students when they pick a career path.

Specialty Profiles
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4 MIN READ

Medical specialty choice: Should residency training length matter?

Find out how long residency training lasts in each specialty, and learn with the AMA how big a factor that should play in your specialty choice.

Specialty Profiles
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4 MIN READ

Residency applicant screening: What role should AI tools play?

Learn with the AMA and GME leaders how to refine AI screening tools to increase resident diversity and help meet the social mission of medicine.

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4 MIN READ

6 ways to shape health policy as a medical student

During a pandemic, health policy takes on outsized importance. Get expert insight on how medical students can help patients through advocacy.

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Medical Students
Succeeding in Medical School
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How to check your tech ahead of virtual residency interviews

Medical students: You’ve got your list of questions, and have your answers prepped. Don’t let IT hiccups dim your chance to shine for your dream program.

Preparing for Residency
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6 MIN READ

What it’s like in occupational medicine: Shadowing Dr. Martin

AMA member Douglas Martin, MD, shares how life in occupational medicine has been affected by COVID-19. Learn more about whether this specialty is right for you.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series