AMA Research Challenge finals

Find out which of five finalists was selected as the winner of the 2024 AMA Research Challenge and the $10,000 grand prize.

AMA Research Challenge finals
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Which specialties value research output the most for Match?

Medical student research experience among residency applicants is common, but not always decisive. Learn about the physician specialties where it matters most.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency

Help Move Medicine

Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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How 4 medical students found ideas worth researching

How do research projects take shape in medical school? Students share what sparked their curiosity, and how they turned it into a research poster.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 tips to help medical students nail the virtual research poster

Presenting a virtual research poster is both art and science. Key tips on design, flow and delivery help ensure your work makes a lasting impression.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference 

What does it take for a medical student or resident to make a standout poster presentation? These four tips are a good starting point.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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IMGS Members and News Highlights-June 2025

New governing council officers, annual meeting resolutions, Distinguish Yourself IMG Summit on Aug. 7, and the deadline for the Research Challenge is July 17. 

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5 reasons to showcase your work in the AMA Research Challenge

It’s one of the biggest academic contests in medicine. Find out all the great reasons medical students and resident physicians should take part.

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Let your passions drive your research in medical school, residency

Physicians who have made their mark with health equity research detail what medical students and residents should keep in mind to succeed.

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AMA Research Challenge participating institutions

Find the list of participating institutions for the AMA Research Challenge, the largest national, multi-specialty medical research conference for students and residents.

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The road to residency

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to residency and beyond.

Preparing for Residency