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Jennifer Jorgensen, MD
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6 MIN READ

What it's like in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Jorgensen

Jennifer Jorgensen, MD, of Confluence Health, says gastroenterology is a diverse specialty with fun-loving colleagues and appreciative patients.

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These books can boost your specialty knowledge on rotation

In general surgery, radiology and more, physicians weigh in with specialty-specific books to help medical students to get up to speed. 

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Olusegun Osinbowale, MD
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4 MIN READ

What it's like in vascular medicine: Shadowing Dr. Osinbowale

Olusegun Osinbowale, MD, of Henry Ford Health, says one of the rewarding aspects is that outcomes are often good if conditions are caught early.

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4 MIN READ

What podcasts you should be listening to this year

Physicians of different specialties from AMA Health System Program member organizations share eight podcasts to add to your playlist. 

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FREIDA™ Specialty Guide

The AMA’s specialty guide offers the details medical students need to know to simplify the specialty selection process.

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Mazen Elatrache, MD
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4 MIN READ

What it's like in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Elatrache

Mazen Elatrache, MD, of Henry Ford Health, feels gastroenterology is a satisfying field because it combines cognitive medicine with complex procedures.

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Ednan Mushtaq, MD
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5 MIN READ

What it's like to specialize in otolaryngology: Shadowing Dr. Mushtaq

Ednan Mushtaq, MD, of Privia Medical Group, says students interested in otolaryngology should see it in both hospital and private practice settings.

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Crowd of diverse medical team professionals
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5 MIN READ

Insights from doctors about different physician specialties

From emergency medicine to general surgery, physicians from AMA Health System Program member organizations provide a look into their specialties.

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Endocrine Society training CME

Improving public health through the advancement of endocrinology research, now on AMA Ed Hub™.

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8 MIN READ

What it's like in internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Graham

Lexie Graham, MD, says one of the most important skills an internist can have is being able to communicate with patients about their care.

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5 MIN READ

What it's really like in emergency medicine—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one physician in the ER is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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