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What it’s like to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Ramos

AMA member Diana Ramos, MD, says one of the great things about her specialty is that it lets you build the practice and the lifestyle you want.

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Choosing a medical specialty: 4 questions to help get you started

How much patient interaction do you prefer? What about work-life balance? These are among the key questions in physician specialty choice.

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What it’s like to specialize in radiology: Shadowing Dr. Argy

AMA member Nicolas Argy, MD, says the specialty is great for its flexible work schedule, but face time with patients can be hard to come by.

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What it’s like to specialize in transplant hepatology: Shadowing Dr. Girgrah

AMA member Nigel Girgrah, MD, says helping patients with just days to live regain a normal quality of life is the best part of his specialty.

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What it’s like in diagnostic radiology: Shadowing Dr. Ma

As a diagnostic radiologist, AMA member Loralie Ma, MD, enjoys the crucial role she plays in determining patients’ diagnoses.

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The practical way to pick your physician specialty? Study the data

Know where you stand competitively as you pick. That will help you in the Match and—most important—aid your search for a rewarding physician career.

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What it’s like to specialize in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Park

AMA member Walter Park, MD, likes the varied skill sets that come with working in an academic setting in a procedure-heavy specialty.

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What it’s like to specialize in radiation oncology: Shadowing Dr. Rege

For AMA member Sheila Rege, MD, one of the great things about working with cancer patients is developing deep and lasting relationships.

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What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Kimball

As a dermatologist, AMA member Alexa B. Kimball, MD, enjoys being able to rapidly make a diagnosis and implement a plan that makes a patient feel better quickly.

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