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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, and George Fryhofer, MD
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4 MIN READ

Mother-son doctor duo makes push for vaccine safety

Living together again during the COVID-19 pandemic, a mother and son had a unique opportunity to collaborate to increase awareness on a vital issue.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Scott Pasichow, MD: Brotherly love led to medicine

AMA member Scott Pasichow, MD, was inspired by the care and compassion exhibited by the nurses and doctors caring for his brother who had cancer.

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Zarah U. Iqbal, MD
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3 MIN READ

Zarah U. Iqbal, MD, MPH: Following in her mother’s footsteps

AMA member Zarah U. Iqbal, MD, MPH, advocates for the most marginalized children in her community who have been denied resources and opportunities.

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Baillie Bonner, Avani K. Patel, Deena Kishawi
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4 MIN READ

These 3 AMA medical student members have met their Match

After years of training, AMA members who matched with residency programs ponder how they will impact medicine in the next stage of their physician training. 

Preparing for Residency
Deepak Kumar, MD
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2 MIN READ

Deepak Kumar, MD: Making meaningful change as a surgeon

AMA member Deepak Kumar, MD, found that surgery offered an opportunity for him to see the outcomes on a long-term basis.

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(Myphuong) Theresa Phan, MD
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5 MIN READ

Theresa Phan, MD: Impacting many patients through policy change

AMA member Theresa Phan, MD, at the end of middle school, saw herself in a white coat, wearing a stethoscope and listening to heart signs.

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11 MIN READ

She’s a private practice advocate, a mentor—and a heroine

A year out of residency, Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD, co-founded a flourishing private practice. Her training has enabled her to handle any task—even a desperate call for help.

Leadership
Sumi Sexton, MD
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5 MIN READ

How this family doctor finds satisfaction in juggling roles

Sumi Sexton, MD, balances a passion for family medicine with roles as an author, associate professor, and peer-reviewed journal editor.

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Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD
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2 MIN READ

Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD: Providing better care for all children

Pediatrician and palliative care specialist AMA member Toluwalase A. Ajayi, MD, is researching how to provide more patient-centered care for pediatric and adult patients with serious illnesses.

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