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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2023 Research Challenge finalists
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4 medical students, 1 fellow vie for esteemed $10,000 research award

The five finalists in the AMA Research Challenge share advice on conducting research and insight on how research has shaped their career plans.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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What resident physicians considering an academic career should know

Residents pondering a career in academic medicine can gain helpful insights from physicians who have thrived in that setting. Learn more with the AMA.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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The use of nerve cells to improve CHD post-surgery neurological deficits

In this episode, Alice Chen, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers her research on mesenchymal stromal cell delivery through cardiopulmonary bypass.

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Research
Making the Rounds Podcast
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Medical student research retrospective: James Docherty, DO

A family physician, Dr. Docherty took advantage of a one-year master’s program to pursue the research passion that helped shape his career path.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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Developing an early diagnostic test for bile duct cancer

In this episode, Jesse Kirkpatrick, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research in developing an early diagnostic test for a rare cancer.

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Research
Making the Rounds Podcast
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Improving non-clinical tasks using ML-enabled provider workflow

In this episode, Matthew Segar, MD, MS, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research on utilizing an ML-enabled EMR provider workflow to improve non-clinical tasks.

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Research
Making the Rounds Podcast
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Using biomarkers to predict best treatment for major depressive disorder

In this episode, Jack Gomberg, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research on identifying white matter markers for treatment outcomes in major depressive disorder (MDD).

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Research
Making the Rounds Podcast
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The effects of obstructive sleep apnea on respiration muscle systems

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Srujith Medharamelta, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research submission on obesity and muscles of respiration.

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Research
Making the Rounds Podcast
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Medical student research retrospective: Liz Southworth, MD

Ob-gyn Liz Southworth, MD, reflects on medical student research in urogynecology that allowed her to hone her skills and shape her career. Learn more.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School