2025 AMA Research Challenge
Congratulations to all the researchers who have qualified for the AMA Research Challenge virtual poster symposium and semifinals!
Welcome to the largest national, multi-specialty research event featuring research from nearly 1,000 medical students, residents, fellows, and international medical graduates across six topic areas - basic science, clinical and translational research, clinical vignettes, health systems science, medical education, and public health and health policy.
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Event Details
The 2025 AMA Research Challenge includes the following symposium halls:
- Semifinals hall: Features research from 54 medical students, residents and international medical graduates that received top scores during first round scoring.
- Poster symposium hall: Features research from nearly 1,000 medical students, residents and international medical graduates categorized by topics and subtopics.
Here’s how to participate:
- 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
- New this year: Watch live poster presentations by topic area and engage directly with researchers
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.
A message from Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, AMA President
Recognized Institutions
In 2025, 1,400 abstracts were submitted across six topic areas representing 174 medical schools and more than 150 residency and health care institutions. See if your institution is represented this year!
Grand Prize Sponsor
AMA would like to thank Laurel Road, a brand of KeyBank, for sponsoring a $10,000 grand prize for the winner of the AMA Research Challenge. Laurel Road and KeyBank are not involved in winner selection process. The winner will be announced during the AMA Research Challenge final round. Payment of the grand prize will be directly from Laurel Road/KeyBank. See the AMA Research Challenge Official Rules for terms and conditions.
Code of Conduct
Semifinals Judges
Announcements
5 days ago
The event has concluded! 🏁
Thank you for joining us and a huge round of applause for our participants and presenters! Share your feedback in our 3-minute survey to help us improve future events.
Stay tuned for the five finalists to be announced on the AMA Research Challenge event page.
5 days ago
Live Presentations Starting Soon! 🗓️
Head to the Live Presentations Schedule on the left-hand navigation menu to join a Zoom session and learn about emerging research trends and engage with presenters.
5 days ago
Countdown alert 🛎️
Mark your calendars for more live presentations starting at 5 p.m. Central!
5 days ago
Last day to view, comment, and score research!
Event concludes tonight! Join/renew your AMA membership today for access to score research in the Semifinals Hall! Help determine the top five to advance to the final round for the chance to win $10,000.
6 days ago
Live Presentations Starting Soon! 🗓️
Head to the Live Presentations Schedule on the left-hand navigation menu to join a Zoom session and learn about emerging research trends and engage with presenters.
6 days ago
Tip to connect with participants 💡
Use the Comments box within each participant’s research to share feedback, comments, questions, and ideas.
Mark your calendars for the live presentations happening tonight!
6 days ago
Score research in the Semifinals Hall
Join/renew your AMA membership today for access to score research in the Semifinals Hall! Help determine the top five to advance to the final round for the chance to win $10,000.
6 days ago
Welcome to the 2025 AMA Research Challenge poster symposium and semifinals!
Grab your coffee ☕︎ and start exploring new research discoveries. Use the navigation bar found on the left-hand side to access the Semifinals Hall and Poster Symposium Hall.
Stay tuned for live presentations tonight.