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COVID-19 FAQs: Guidance for medical students

AMA provides guidance for medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic, including FAQs on graduating early, volunteering on the front lines and more.

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COVID-19 FAQs: Guidance for medical students on well-being

Symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological distress are being reported among medical students during this unprecedented time.

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COVID-19 FAQs: Guidance for medical students on getting involved

The AMA reminds any organizations that intend to engage students in this way that they are still learners and they do need supervision and guidance.

Medical Student Health
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COVID-19 FAQs: Guidance for medical students from AMA news

Read a selection of press releases from the AMA regarding COVID-19 and the impact on medical students and medical education.

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USMLE scraps plan for shortened Step exams

Medical students’ objections to shortening some administrations of the USMLE resulted in a course reversal by the bodies overseeing the exams.

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Step 2 CS suspended, temporary assessment measures being weighed

Typically required for graduation and entry into a residency program, the USMLE Step 2 CS exam is on hold for at least a year.

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Delays, miscommunications add even more stress to USMLE Step exams

When will you be able to take your USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 CK exam? It depends. Learn more with the AMA about the emerging plans to bulk up test capacity.

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COVID-19 and USMLE testing: 4 key questions for students, residents

For students and residents preparing for USMLE, the pandemic has brought uncertainty to a process that, even in normal circumstances, can be stressful.

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4 questions medical students are asking on the COVID-19 pandemic

Medical students at points of transition are seeing their education affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. What do they need to know?

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