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These books can boost your specialty knowledge on rotation

In general surgery, radiology and more, physicians weigh in with specialty-specific books to help medical students to get up to speed. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

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5 MIN READ

Which factors do applicants weigh most when picking residency programs?

Which are the top factors you are considering in your Match rank-order list? Learn how they compare with what your colleagues are seeking.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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4 MIN READ

What it's really like in dermatology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one dermatologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
Succeeding in Medical School
Olusegun Osinbowale, MD
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4 MIN READ

What it's like in vascular medicine: Shadowing Dr. Osinbowale

Olusegun Osinbowale, MD, of Henry Ford Health, says one of the rewarding aspects is that outcomes are often good if conditions are caught early.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 MIN READ

What podcasts you should be listening to this year

Physicians of different specialties from AMA Health System Program member organizations share eight podcasts to add to your playlist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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General medical education: Council on Medical Education reports & issue briefs

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

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Mazen Elatrache, MD
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What it's like in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Elatrache

Mazen Elatrache, MD, of Henry Ford Health, feels gastroenterology is a satisfying field because it combines cognitive medicine with complex procedures.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
John R. Corker, MD
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9 MIN READ

What I wish I knew in residency about life in group practice

AMA member John R. Corker, MD, has been with a group practice for eight years and is now an owner. What led him there? Knowing what he wanted.

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Transition from Resident to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Weighing a rural physician residency program? 6 things to know

Is a rural residency program right for you? Before the rank-order deadline, a general surgery resident who works in a rural setting offered some key insights. 

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency