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Michael A. Horberg, MD

Specialty Profiles

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5 MIN READ

What it's like in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Horberg

As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV.
C.J. Pierce, MD

Specialty Profiles

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9 MIN READ

What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Pierce

C.J. Pierce, MD, a hospitalist at Confluence Health, at first didn’t think the specialty was for him. Now he couldn’t be happier with his work-life balance.
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Medical Residency Personal Finance

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7 MIN READ

3 key factors to assess physician disability insurance options

Not every physician disability insurance policy is the same. Costs, definitions and riders are three important factors that doctors should consider.
Alpa Shah, MD

Specialty Profiles

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7 MIN READ

What it’s like in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry

Alpa Shah, MD, feels the most rewarding part of perinatal and reproductive psychiatry is helping women make informed decisions for a healthy pregnancy.
Philip Gachassin, MD

Specialty Profiles

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5 MIN READ

What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Gachassin

Philip Gachassin, MD, says work-life balance is difficult to achieve as a general surgeon, but making a difference for patients is highly rewarding.
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Preparing for Residency

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8 MIN READ

How to make your ERAS residency application stand out

Having a mental map of the steps and documentation required to apply to residencies will help ensure a successful journey.
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Ethics

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3 MIN READ

What should be the limits on animal research to benefit humans?

Animal research spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing fresh attention to its attendant ethical, clinical, legal and policy issues.
Natasha Prince, MD

Specialty Profiles

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6 MIN READ

What it's like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Prince

Natasha Prince, MD, an ob-gyn, says that while days can be long, nothing beats being involved in the birth of a baby.