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

AMA member Kimberly D. Warner, MD, says the drawbacks of an unpredictable schedule are offset by the rewards of seeing happy mothers and babies.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Student-focused benefits

Become an AMA member to unlock:

  • FREIDA™ residency dashboard
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3 Min Read

Match: Which specialties place most residents through SOAP

More than 700 programs took part in the Supplement Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) last year. Take a deeper dive into the numbers. 

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 Min Read

What it's really like in orthopaedic surgery—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one orthopaedic surgeon is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Farrah Hafeez, DO,
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5 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in obesity medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hafeez

Farrah Hafeez, DO, of Henry Ford Health, says a rewarding part of being an obesity medicine physician is seeing patients make steady improvements.

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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.

Doctors doing an exam or surgery
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4 Min Read

What it's really like in ophthalmology—from 3 physicians who know

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

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Jennifer Bryan, MD
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4 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Bryan

Jennifer Bryan, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says a rewarding part of family medicine is forming long-term relationships with patients and families.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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3 Min Read

Scheduling clinical clerkships and rotations

When and in what order you do your clerkships and rotations has career implications. Get tips for building out the second half of medical school.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School

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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3 Min Read

Physician, help thyself: 5 terrific advice books doctors recommend

AMA member physicians share life- and practice-changing gems that they have found in the self-help and business leadership aisles of the bookstore.

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Specialty Profiles
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

What it's really like in anesthesiology—from 3 physicians who know

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

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series