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4 MIN READ

How medical student parents factor in family when picking a specialty

Choosing a physician specialty is a nuanced decision for any aspiring doctor. Parenting responsibilities can add another layer to that career-shaping choice.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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20 MIN READ

Meet Your Match: Reapplying to Match, with Drs. Keirns and Irwin

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn strategies for reapplying for the Match.

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Preparing for Residency
Making the Rounds Podcast
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4 MIN READ

How 9 medical specialties are advancing telehealth

Can we do that with telehealth? The answer is often yes. Learn how pediatricians, ob-gyns and other specialists are pushing forward with telehealth.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH
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7 MIN READ

What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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AMA Update for March 22, 2024: Match Day 2024 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics, plus Match Day 2025 (index only)
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Match Day 2024 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics, plus Match Day 2025

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about 2024 Match Day.

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Preparing for Residency
AMA Update
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9 MIN READ

Match Day 2024 results: NRMP match rates by specialty, SOAP match statistics, plus Match Day 2025 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about 2024 Match Day.

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Preparing for Residency
AMA Update Podcast
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6 MIN READ

What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Ring

Brandi Ring, MD, loves obstetrics and gynecology because there is no typical day or week. The trust she builds with patients as an ob-gyn is “truly amazing.”

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 MIN READ

Inside Match Day 2024: Nearly 39,000 matches—and some surprises

Record-high match rate for DOs, and one primary care specialty saw an unexpected number of unfilled slots. Learn more with the AMA.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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2 MIN READ

Residency specialties that medical students are researching most

From anesthesiology to urology, this exclusive user data reveals which medical specialties get the most attention when your peers weigh their residency program options.

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