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5 MIN READ

These 5 AMA members met their residency program match

Match Day evokes many thoughts and emotions. Learn what these future doctors have in mind for their next steps in medicine, in patient care and advocacy.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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3 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Callas

AMA member Gerald R. Callas, MD, says the most challenging aspect of being an anesthesiologist is the frequency of surprises. Find out more.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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7 MIN READ

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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6 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in pathology: Shadowing Dr. Koepsell

AMA member Scott Koepsell, MD, says the COVID-19 pandemic will leave pathologists more prepared for when similar infectious diseases next emerge.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 MIN READ

What it’s like to be in medicine-pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Loethen

For AMA member Joanne Loethen, MD, being a med-peds physician means wearing the hat of a pediatrician and an internist at any given time.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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9 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Ameenuddin

Even on hard days, kids say or do something that makes AMA member Nusheen Ameenuddin, MD, MPH, MPA, smile and remember why become a pediatrician.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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7 MIN READ

What it’s like in neurological surgery: Shadowing Dr. Agarwal

While neurosurgical patient care is always high stakes, Nitin Agarwal, MD, finds it is truly a privilege to be able to operate on the brain and spine.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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8 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in orthopaedic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Templeton

As a cancer survivor, AMA member Kim Templeton, MD, went from being primarily interested in working as a surgeon and being successful to wanting to change and improve the world.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in urology: Shadowing Dr. Sethi

AMA member Amanjot Sethi, MD, explains that urologists must help patients navigate vulnerable moments and guide them through decisions affecting quality of life.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series