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36 MIN READ

Doctor shortages are here—time to act, Drs. Harmon and Orlowski weigh in

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, and Janis M. Orlowski, MD, detail what’s driving the physician shortage.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Intern year will be hard, but you can rise to these 4 challenges

What stumbling blocks will PGY-1s encounter in the transition from medical school, and what does success look like? Learn with the AMA.

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Preparing for Residency
Thriving in Residency
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9 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Jerzak

As a family physician, AMA member James Jerzak, MD, enjoys caring for patients of any age with any condition.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 MIN READ

Managing the transitions in medical education just got easier

A new AMA handbook provides guidance to make transitions across the medical education continuum less stressful and more productive.

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4 MIN READ

Is a DO program right for you? What pre-meds should know

About one in four U.S. medical students attends an osteopathic medical school. Is that path the right one for your physician future?

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Preparing for Medical School
Succeeding in Medical School
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11 MIN READ

How an aging nation, COVID-19 stretch the doctor workforce thin

Action is needed soon to avert a doctor shortage fueled by an aging physician workforce and a U.S. population that is both growing and graying.

Sustainability
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4 MIN READ

Didn’t match? Get expert advice on next steps for the road ahead

Step 1: Don’t panic. Learn with the AMA how to manage the shock of not matching and still find a residency program that works for you

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
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6 MIN READ

What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Sexton

To AMA member Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD, the most rewarding aspect of family medicine is the trust and bond created with her patients and their families.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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9 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Jha

AMA member Sunny Jha, MD, MS, says an anesthesiologist must maintain a constant state of hypervigilance, continuously monitoring the patient.

Specialty Profiles