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4 MIN READ

Online database simplifies residency, fellowship search

FREIDA Online®, the AMA Residency & Fellowship Database™ is the go-to resource for med students for 20 years. Hear from students and academic advisors how the database, with more than 10,000 entries, makes a difference.

Preparing for Residency
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5 MIN READ

Medical students test-drive clinical skills before rotations

Preparing to treat their first patients, medical students eagerly seek guidance from experienced specialists in workshops to practice clinical skills. A safe setting allows them to learn from their mistakes before rotations begin.

Specialty Profiles
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4 MIN READ

Medical residents: Get your quality improvement project published

Increase chances of getting your quality improvement project published. Two editors of medical journals give residents advice on how to construct a quality manuscript.

Research During Residency
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3 MIN READ

Medical residents: Don't ignore preparing for accidents or illnesses

What if an accident or illness left you disabled? Less than 25 percent of medical residents have an updated will, power of attorney documents and end-of-life directives.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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3 MIN READ

Specialty preferences before and after med school: By the numbers

How many of your peers end up in the field they picked when they began medical school? Which specialties are students most likely to stick with, and which ones attract students along the way? We break down the statistics.

Specialty Profiles
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3 MIN READ

What it's like to be in obesity medicine: Shadowing Dr. Lazarus

Learn what daily life is like as an obesity specialist. Dr. Ethan Lazuras, an officer of the Obesity Medicine Association, helps med students decide if this career is right for them.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 MIN READ

What it's like to be in endocrine surgery: Shadowing Dr. Krishnamurthy

Learn what daily life is like as an endocrine surgeon. Dr. Vikram D. Krishnamurthy shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients in endocrine surgery.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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3 MIN READ

Young physicians, get a handle on your finances

An AMA study shows 71 percent of young physicians feel somewhat or not very knowledgeable about financial planning. To get a handle on retirement, savings and investments, work with an adviser.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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5 MIN READ

Medical schools overhaul transition to residency programs

Four medical schools are trying to bridge the curriculum gap between medical school and internship. Innovations to improve competency, leadership and patient care make the transition to residency easier.

Preparing for Residency