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Why medical students aren't matching--and what happens next?

More than 250 of 2015’s graduating seniors from U.S. allopathic schools did not match to a residency position. The Association of American Medical Colleges suggests 7 reasons med school seniors failed to match.

Preparing for Residency
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What it's like to be in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Wergin

Meet Robert Wergin, MD, a family physician and president of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Dr. Wergin discusses what it’s like to specialize in family medicine.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it's like to be in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Meade

Thinking of choosing pediatrics as a specialty? They’re key players in primary care. Elizabeth Meade, MD, tells what it’s like to practice in a large multispecialty medical group, employed by a hospital.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it's like to be an orthopaedic surgeon: Shadowing Dr. Dangles

Trying to figure out what medical specialty to pursue? See what life is like for Chris Dangles, MD, orthopaedic surgeon who practices in a rural hospital. Determine if a career in orthopaedic surgery is a good fit for you.

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What it's like to be in palliative care: Shadowing Dr. Edmonds

After med school, what specialty would be a good fit? If you wonder what it’s like to be palliative care, meet Kyle Edmonds, MD. Find out what he feels is the most rewarding aspect of caring for patients and other insights. "palliative care doctor","palliative doctor","palliative care physician"

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it's like to be a pediatrician: Shadowing Dr. Berkowitz

Figuring out what medical specialty to choose can be tough if you don’t know a lot about your options. Find out if pediatrics is right for you by reading a profile of Carol Berkowitz, MD. She discusses topics from a typical day to the challenges she faces when caring for children.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Is the growing number of unmatched medical students a crisis?

The rising number of unmatched U.S. medical school graduates is an issue of growing concern for many in medicine. Learn whether this is a crisis at a special session during the AMA Section on Medical Schools (SMS) 2015 Annual Meeting.

Preparing for Residency
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Will social media impact your residency, fellowship application?

Recent studies suggest that medical residency program directors are using social media searches to evaluate candidates. Read three social media policy recommendations for program directors.

Preparing for Residency
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Research paper got rejected? Here's how to handle it

If your research paper got rejected by the medical journal, what do you do next? Follow these tips from the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Graduate Medical Education, to make the most of your next submission.

Research During Residency