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Research retrospective: Family medicine resident Naomi Nkinsi, MD

In medical school, Dr. Nkinsi researched the impact of race-based medicine on the health of Black patients. The findings led to national policy changes.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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These 6 physician specialties have the most burnout

New AMA data shows which physician specialties have the highest rates of burnout. Learn more from the AMA’s exclusive survey data.

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Meet Your Match: How to choose your specialty with Kathleen Kashima, PhD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn what to consider when finalizing your specialty choice.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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What I wish I knew in medical school about picking a specialty

As an M4, Avani Patel, MD, MHA, had to pick between her passion and her plan. Find out what she wishes she knew about specialty choice in medical school.

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The Road to Residency
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These 5 residents chose emergency medicine—and would do it again

With 554 emergency medicine slots unfilled in the Match, residents detail their love of the specialty and offer timely advice to future doctors.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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12 Min Read

Emergency Medicine Residency: 2023 Match Day data and trends with Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about data and trends for the 2023 Emergency Medicine Residency Match.

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AMA Update
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Emergency Medicine Residency: 2023 Match Day data and trends with Holly Caretta-Weyer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about data and trends for the 2023 Emergency Medicine Residency Match.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Choosing a physician specialty

Learn what medical specialty to choose and see the types of medical specialties are available with the help of powerful AMA data tools and resources.

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Specialty Profiles
Thriving in Residency
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Study probes resident-selection diversity in 11 physician specialties

Researchers examined data from 2013 to 2018 and scrutinized the rates at which applicants from different racial and ethnic groups matched. Learn more.

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