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Join us for the AMA Research Challenge virtual finals Feb. 20, 2025, to determine which of the five finalists will win the $10,000 grand prize.

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2023 AMA Research Challenge finals

Jesse Kirkpatrick, a third-year medical student from Harvard School of Medicine, beat out four other finalists to win the 2023 AMA Research Challenge and $10,000.

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Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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4 things judges look for in medical poster presentations

Participants in the AMA Research Challenge may wonder what judges look for in presentations. Learn what it takes to bring home the big prize. 

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The road to residency

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to residency and beyond.

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1st-time poster presenters offer tips on medical student research

After their first time presenting a research poster, three medical students offered advice on what they learned from the process. 

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AMA Research Challenge by the numbers

Learn about who the entrants are for the AMA Research Challenge, where they’re from and what they’re researching.

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Finding research experiences to make your medical student CV shine

Research experiences are not simply a field in the MYERAS platform. They can be a key factor in landing a residency interview. 

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Tips to land your first medical student research experience

Look for the right project, seek out doable ways to help. But before jumping in, make sure you can handle your medical school workload.

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Medical student research FAQ: Get started, showcase your work

From zero research experience to getting your medical school research published, the AMA answers the questions that medical students have.

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Succeeding in medical school: The ultimate guide

From strengthening your leadership skills to doing cutting-edge research while you prep for residency, the AMA has the resources you need, from M1 to Match.

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