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6 things medical students should know about physician compensation

Compensation can play a role in picking a physician career path. Here's what medical students should keep in mind as they choose a specialty.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
Jennifer Abelson, MD
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What it's like to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Abelson

AMA member Jennifer Abelson, MD, of Confluence Health, says the most rewarding part of heart surgery is getting a hug from a patient who feels better.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Are you ready for residency? Specialty choice may tell the tale

The overwhelming majority of PGY-1s from U.S. medical schools meet program directors’ expectations, but the results vary by specialty.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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Is your dream specialty among the 10 most in demand?

Data from a top physician recruiter sheds light on relevant trends for medical students choosing a specialty—but remember to follow your passion.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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Can you trust that physician salary data? 5 things to look for

The varying salary figures that proliferate online can confuse physician job seekers. Here is what makes physician compensation data reliable.

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Specialty Profiles
Transitioning to Practice
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Residents in these specialties are most likely to stay after training

Latest AMA survey data shows how many resident physicians plan to stay put after GME—and sheds light on the specialties most likely to do so.

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Specialty Profiles
Thriving in Residency
Ammar Husan, MD
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9 Min Read

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

AMA member Ammar Husan, MD, of Ochsner LSU Health, says there is one word that sums up the whole reward of being a family physician: relationships.  

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Are physician salaries going up for your specialty?

Data from a top physician recruiting firm shows physician specialist salaries are on the rise in many in-demand fields. Dig into the details.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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What it's like in pediatric hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Puzdrakiewicz

For Michelle Puzdrakiewicz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, pediatric hospital medicine can be practiced anywhere, and with some work, it allows for having a family.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series