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AMA member Lou Edje, MD, MHPE, says one of the great things about family medicine is being patients’ go-to resource on health care.

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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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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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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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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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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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