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Failed Step 1 or Step 2? These specialties put less weight on exams

There is a pathway to a successful Match after a first-attempt failure on USMLE Step 1 or 2. Learn more with the AMA. 

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Succeeding in Medical School

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What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Heshmati

As an ob-gyn, AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, shares that when a difficult event like a miscarriage occurs, you share in that pain with your patient.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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From day 1 to Match Day, these medical student specialty picks stick

Choosing your physician specialty? Data reveals which specialties are most “sticky” and which ones are picked most often by those who change direction.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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What podcasts you should be listening to this year

Physicians of different specialties from AMA Health System Member Program organizations share health podcasts to listen to and add to your playlist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Health equity in radiology training CME

Promote and improve health equity in medical imaging with the Radiology Health Equity Coalition.

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Which GME specialties have the most—and fewest—MD-PhDs?

About 3% of residents have MD-PhD degrees. Learn how this track affects specialty choice, GME-application strategy and long-term career opportunities. 

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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5 questions for medical students weighing a research-focused path

For medical students with research ambitions, consider your need for patient interaction, specialty variation and other key factors. 

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Publishing Research
The Road to Residency
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How to know you’re picking the right physician subspecialty

You may have entered residency with a certain path in mind, but it’s OK to change your mind. Three steps will help you confirm your career direction.

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency

Orthopaedic CME from AAOS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons education helps orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals treat patients in their daily practices.

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These physician specialties have the biggest gender imbalances

Which medical, surgical and other specialties are tilted most toward men or women physicians entering residency? Time to run the numbers.

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Specialty Profiles
Thriving in Residency
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Looking to subspecialize? Take careful approach in residency Match

Even if you have your heart set on a subspecialty, it’s critical to keep your options open and have tact in discussing it with program directors

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency