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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 to specialize in transplant hepatology: Shadowing Dr. Girgrah

AMA member Nigel Girgrah, MD, says helping patients with just days to live regain a normal quality of life is the best part of his specialty.
Face profiles

Ethics

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3 MIN READ

How physicians can help patients overcome generations of trauma

Understanding the ethical weight of transgenerational trauma is a crucial component of clinical practice and research. Find out more.

Specialty Profiles

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6 MIN READ

What it’s like in diagnostic radiology: Shadowing Dr. Ma

As a diagnostic radiologist, AMA member Loralie Ma, MD, enjoys the crucial role she plays in determining patients’ diagnoses.
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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 cases involving patients’ hands

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these frequently missed prep questions related to patients’ hands? Find out now.

Specialty Profiles

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4 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Park

AMA member Walter Park, MD, likes the varied skill sets that come with working in an academic setting in a procedure-heavy specialty.

Specialty Profiles

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10 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in radiation oncology: Shadowing Dr. Rege

For AMA member Sheila Rege, MD, one of the great things about working with cancer patients is developing deep and lasting relationships.
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Public Health

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3 MIN READ

What will it take to end the HIV epidemic within a decade?

The U.S. government has pledged to stop HIV’s spread by 2030. Learn about the ethical and clinical forces that stand in the way

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 MIN READ

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Swimmer knocked unconscious in ocean

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A man is brought to the ED after being rescued and revived. What is the next step in management?