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Microaggressions happen in medical school. Here’s how to stop them.

It takes big commitment to deter microaggressions, the negative racial slights that harm medical students’ training. Learn more with the AMA.

Medical School Diversity
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AMA guiding principles to protect learners responding to COVID-19

The AMA and other educational organizations issue principles to support and protect medical students if their institutions put them in physical contact with patients and/or offer early graduation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Med Student Advocacy
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Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Eli Levitt

The shocking prevalence of med student burnout led Eli Levitt to a poster presentation that earned him a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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How to make the most of holiday time off as a medical student

Should you study over break? What does it mean to recharge? Faculty members weigh in on how students should spend time off mid-year.

Succeed in Med School
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8 ways to cut medical student burnout

What steps can medical schools take to promote well-being? An AMA education module answers that question.

Succeed in Med School
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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.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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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.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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What medicine’s newest recruits can expect from medical school

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 experiences of entering the medical profession during the pandemic.

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Limited by pandemic precautions, white-coat ceremonies take new forms

With physical distancing measures limiting large crowds, a traditional rite of passage for new medical students is being modified or delayed.

Succeed in Med School