AMA Research Challenge

Exclusive opportunity for AMA members. Score the top rated research posters at the virtual Research Challenge Poster Symposium and Semifinals in October 2025, to help determine the top five finalists.

AMA Research Challenge
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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.

Publishing Research

Help Move Medicine

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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Thriving in residency

Turn to the AMA for timely guidance on making the most of medical residency.

Residency Life
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Succeeding in medical school

Discover resources and guidance on how to make the most of medical school with the AMA.

Med School Life
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Which specialties value research output the most for Match?

Medical student research experience among residency applicants is common, but not always decisive. Learn about the physician specialties where it matters most.

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency
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5 courses that can boost your medical student research skills

Learn how to design studies, write abstracts and get your work published with on-demand AMA courses tailored for medical student researchers. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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How 4 medical students found ideas worth researching

How do research projects take shape in medical school? Students share what sparked their curiosity, and how they turned it into a research poster.

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4 tips to help medical students nail the virtual research poster

Presenting a virtual research poster is both art and science. Key tips on design, flow and delivery help ensure your work makes a lasting impression.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.

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IMGS Members and News Highlights-June 2025

New governing council officers, annual meeting resolutions, Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit on Aug. 7, and the deadline for the Research Challenge is July 17. 

International Medical Graduates