For medical students and residents, conducting research offers an opportunity to make a major impact. Getting started, however, can be one of the more daunting aspects of pursuing a research project.

For students interested in the research conducted by their peers, the AMA Research Challenge poster symposium and semifinals take place virtually Oct. 20–22. The event, which is free to attend, offers the opportunity to explore research in a variety of topics and specialties, provide advice and feedback. AMA members can also score posters to help decide the five finalists competing for a $10,000 grand prize that will be determined in December.