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Residents share 4 tips for assessing specialty lifestyle

Pondering your career beyond medical school? Get tips on picking a medical specialty from those who have been in your shoes.

Specialty Profiles
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AMA Reimagining Residency FAQs

Review frequently asked questions about the AMA Reimagining Residency program.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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5 things students overlook when choosing a specialty

Learn how to choose a specialty with tips from an adviser who understands the medical student mindset.

Specialty Profiles
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COMLEX, DO matching and GME accreditation: What you need to know

Changes to the accrediting bodies for residency training will change how DO students match and how their COMLEX scores will be considered.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2
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What it’s like to specialize in hematology: Shadowing Dr. Lee

Alfred Lee, MD, PhD, says that hematology is a very interesting and complex field that crosses all disciplines. Find out more about the specialty of hematology.

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The top 5 medical specialties with the highest student-loan debts

Wondering how much you might owe before even starting practice in a particular specialty? We have the figures.

Specialty Profiles
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What it’s like in urologic oncology: Shadowing Dr. Mirza

For Moben Mirza, MD, life in this medical specialty is busy but intensely satisfying. Find out more about the specialty of urologic oncology.

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Here's your must-have checklist for med school success

Find out more about this easy-to-navigate rundown of the top tasks students should prioritize during the early years of training.

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4 medical specialties among the friendliest for IMG PGY-1 matches

Looking to make the Match work as an international medical graduate? Consider these four specialties.

Specialty Profiles