Professor standing in front of a chalk board with his back to an empty classroom
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4 MIN READ

Medical schools ponder move to shorter pre-clerkship curriculum

More medical schools are shortening their pre-clerkship learning time. Educators examined the pros and cons of that sort of curriculum overhaul.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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13 MIN READ

Jesse Rafel, MD, discusses changes to the USMLE® Step 1 exam

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Jesse Rafel, MD, on changes to the USMLE® Step 1 exam.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Moving Medicine Video Update
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3 MIN READ

At Morehouse, accurately measuring BP is a vital skill

Many medical students get trained only once on BP measurement. With the AMA’s help, Morehouse School of Medicine is trying a new approach.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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8 MIN READ

Daniel Rivers talks U.S. clinical experience opportunities for IMGs

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Daniel Rivers on U.S. clinical experience opportunities for IMGs.

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International Medical Education
Moving Medicine Video Update
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4 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Abdominal pain drives these 6 stumpers

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving abdominal pain as a major symptom? Find out now.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Kaplan USMLE Step 2 Prep Questions
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4 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep: Nausea, vomiting drive these 5 stumpers

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving nausea or vomiting as a major symptom? Find out now.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
Two health care professionals looking at a chest x-ray.
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3 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: 3 cases where chest pain is a major symptom 

 Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these frequently missed prep questions related to chest pain? Find out now. 

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Kaplan USMLE Step 2 Prep Questions
Airplane and a globe
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4 MIN READ

New advice for IMGs outlines path to success in U.S. medicine

Finding the right mentors and making a financial plan are two keys for IMGs to flourish as U.S. practicing physicians. Learn more with the AMA.

International Medical Education
Close-up of an African-American woman's hands.
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3 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 cases involving patients’ hands

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these frequently missed prep questions related to patients’ hands? Find out now.

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions