2025 AMA Research Challenge

Welcome to the largest national, multi-specialty research event featuring research from more than 1,000 medical students, residents, fellows, and international medical graduates across six topic areas.

Congratulations to all the researchers who have qualified for this event!

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Event Details

The 2025 AMA Research Challenge includes the following symposium halls: Semifinals hall: Features research from 58 medical students, residents and international medical graduates that received top scores during first round scoring. Poster symposium hall: Features research from 1,000+ medical students, residents and international medical graduates categorized by topics and subtopics.

Log in at any time throughout the event to:

• View posters and presentations on a variety of topics and specialties
• Score posters in the semifinals to help decide the top five finalists (AMA member exclusive opportunity)
• Connect with presenters and provide feedback to help advance their research

At the conclusion of this event, the AMA will announce the top five finalists who will advance to the AMA Research Challenge final round, present their research to an elite panel of judges, and compete to win a $10,000 grand prize presented by Laurel Road.

Participating Institutions

In 2025, 1,400 abstracts were submitted across six topic areas representing 188 medical schools and 235+ residency and medical institutions. Click the Participating Institutions link above or on the navigation button on the left-hand side to see if your institution is represented in the symposium. Tip: Search for your institution in the search bar to find research by someone affiliated with your institution. Remember to leave a comment!

Grand Prize Sponsor

AMA would like to thank Laurel Road for sponsoring a $10,000 grand prize for the winner of the AMA Research Challenge. Laurel Road is not involved in winner selection process. The winner will be announced during the AMA Research Challenge finals. Payment of the grand prize will be directly from Laurel Road. See the AMA Research Challenge Official Rules for terms and conditions.

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