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What it’s like in geriatric medicine: Shadowing Dr. Steinberg

For post-acute and long-term care geriatrician physician Karl Steinberg, MD, seeing patients in their homes offers many meaningful experiences.

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

For AMA member Grayson W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, one innovation from the pandemic was the use of telemedicine to care for ophthalmic patients.

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What it’s like to specialize in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Welsh

AMA member David Welsh, MD, says general surgeons must be hardworking, inquisitive and resilient.

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What it’s like in addiction psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Balasanova

As an addiction psychiatrist, being able to contribute to a patient’s recovery is immensely rewarding, says AMA member Alëna A. Balasanova, MD.

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What it’s like in anesthesiology and pain medicine: Shadowing Dr. Gulur

AMA member Padma Gulur, MD, says it’s a joy to see patients’ quality of life improve in her care. Learn more about anesthesiology and pain medicine.

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

AMA member David H. Aizuss, MD, says constant, extraordinary attention to detail is a must for ophthalmologists. So is the ability to connect with patients.

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What it’s like in pediatric neurosurgery: Shadowing Dr. Tomei

What pediatric neurosurgeons do can give children the chance to run and play again. Learn more about this specialty from AMA member Krystal Tomei, MD, MPH.

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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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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.

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