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As med ed goes remote, gross anatomy offers in-person learning

Even with COVID-19 forcing preclinical course work online, in-person anatomy training is taking place at some schools—with significant modifications.

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AMA COVID-19 response: Meeting the needs of the medical education community

Learn AMA’s response to the educational disruptions related to COVID-19 and how we can work together and move forward with recovery. Let’s start the conversation now.

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COVID-19 shows why health systems science matters so much

Learn how the pandemic has given a face to health systems science—the third pillar of medical education.

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Researchers explore medical students’ low-achievement mind set

Study of nearly 400 medical students finds that even M4s feel a low sense of personal accomplishment. Learn more with the AMA about what research is uncovering.

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How to help medical students keep tabs on their mental health

1 in 3 medical students reports depression symptoms. A comprehensive effort at one medical school normalizes asking for help when needed.

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With no USMLE Step 1 scores, challenges and opportunities arise

Moving USMLE Step 1 from a numerical score to pass-fail has created an evaluation void. How might medical educators fill it?

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You’re an academic coach. Do you know which questions to ask?

Academic coaching requires assertiveness but also restraint. Learn how to guide medical student and resident coachees to self-discovery.

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COVID-19: How military crisis management principles apply to med ed

During the pandemic, medical educators, trainees have been forced to quickly adapt—a skill military leaders are instilled with. Learn how greater agility can be reared in medical education. 

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The importance of health system science during the pandemic

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 importance of health system science during the pandemic.

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