Call for abstracts

Submit your research abstract to the AMA Research Challenge: extend the reach of your work, enhance your CV and compete for $10,000. Free to AMA members!

Deadline: July 16, 2024.

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Get the inside track on winning the 2021 AMA Research Challenge

This year, the AMA Research Challenge is offering a $10,000 grand prize sponsored by Laurel Road. Find expert tips on what a top project looks like.

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How future physicians can make their medical research stand out

There are many options for medical students and resident physicians to showcase their great research. Learn more with the AMA.

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AMA Research Challenge Winners

Top-voted five participants from the AMA Research Symposium poster competition presented their research to a panel of judges at the first ever AMA Research Challenge, resulting in co-winners of the event.

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Research on ventilator allocation, e-cigarettes lands top honors

Beating out nearly 1,000 other research entries, two medical students share the top prize in the first-ever AMA Research Challenge.

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Mira Irons, MD, discusses the vaccine rollout

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 progress of the vaccination rollout.

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Judges for AMA Research Challenge discuss vital role of research

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by learn more about the AMA Research Challenge, taking place on Jan. 13, 2021.

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AMA Research Challenge finalists
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From a field of 1,000, 5 medical students vying for research award

Five med students, whose work represents the innovative thinking needed to drive medicine forward, are competing to win the AMA Research Challenge.

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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Heerod Malekghassemi

His research on how front-line workers responded to PPE shortages earned Heerod Malekghassemi a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Shamsh Shaikh

The epidemic of e-cigarette use inspired Shamsh Shaikh to conduct research that resulted in a place in the AMA Research Challenge.

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