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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Specialty Profiles

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8 MIN READ

What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Arnold

AMA member Barbara J. Arnold, MD, says the most rewarding aspect of the specialty is restoring patients’ independence.
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International Medical Education

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3 MIN READ

How IMGs have changed the face of American medicine

The AMA’s IMG Recognition Week includes a dive into the numbers that illustrate this vital part of the U.S. physician workforce.

Specialty Profiles

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8 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in medical oncology: Shadowing Dr. Atiq

For AMA member Omar T. Atiq, MD, in caring for patients with cancer he traverses the path of becoming a better physician—and a better human being.
Surgeons and a nurse in an operating room working on a patient

Ethics

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3 MIN READ

Often overlooked, surgery can be a key element in palliative care

Learn with the AMA Journal of Ethics about how palliative surgery can improve quality of life without aiming to cure disease.

Specialty Profiles

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8 MIN READ

What it’s like in orthopaedic spine surgery: Shadowing Dr. Choi

AMA member Daniel E. Choi, MD, says one of the great rewards of this specialty is performing life-changing interventions. Find out more.
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Hypertension

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3 MIN READ

The one graphic you need for accurate blood pressure reading

While BP measurement is a routine task in most practices, are you sure it is done accurately in yours? Learn more with the AMA.

Specialty Profiles

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8 MIN READ

What it’s like in critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Sanghavi

AMA member Devang Sanghavi, MD, believes critical care is the most gratifying field in medicine, requiring compassion and communication.

Leadership

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3 MIN READ

How Privia Health moves medicine

AMA group member Privia Health uses technology, team-based care, and unique wellness programs to keep people healthy, prevent disease, and improve care coordination.