AMA Research Challenge finals

Find out which of five finalists was selected as the winner of the 2024 AMA Research Challenge and the $10,000 grand prize.

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2024 AMA Research Challenge finals
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2024 AMA Research Challenge finals

Ayush Kumar, a third-year medical student from the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School beat out four other finalists to win the 2024 AMA Research Challenge and $10,000.

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MD-PhD student’s breast cancer research wins $10,000 prize

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AMA Update for Feb. 17, 2025: Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents
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Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents

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Why do research in medical school? Research topics for med students and requirements for residents [Podcast]

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5 hopefuls, a $10,000 prize—inside the AMA Research Challenge finals

Four medical students and one physician fellow will present posters in bid to win the largest national, multispecialty research competition for trainees.

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