Amar H. Kelkar, MD
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Amar Kelkar, MD: Helping patients understand the diagnosis

AMA member Amar H. Kelkar, MD, is a hematology-oncology resident who strives to advance patient-centered medicine in practice and as an advocate.

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Hunter M. Pattison, MD, an emergency medicine resident
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Hunter Pattison, MD: An advocate for local, national peers

AMA member Hunter Pattison, MD, is an emergency medicine resident who sees the impact of organized medicine at the local, national and specialty levels.

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Mark A. Kashtan, MD, MPH
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Mark A. Kashtan, MD, MPH: Maintaining empathy in the OR

AMA member and surgical fellow Mark A. Kashtan, MD, discovered the importance of empathy in a health care well before he became a physician.

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5 physicians honored for work with underserved populations

These doctors were recognized by the AMA Foundation for providing free care to underserved communities and inspiring others to engage in public service.

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Joshua Lesko, MD
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Joshua Lesko, MD: Comradeship motivates Navy flight surgeon

AMA member Joshua Lesko, MD, explains how his role involves a transcendent trust, and the fight for physicians’ rights and needs.

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Physician standing in the doorway of a hospital hallway.
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3 tips for new med school grads facing old 24-hour shift

After a six-year hiatus, first-year residents will again contend with longer shifts. How to cope? Seasoned residents offer perspectives and advice.

Residency Life
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How med student loan burdens can deepen health disparities

Six-figure student-loan burdens can discourage underrepresented minorities and lower-income students, who are likelier to work in underserved areas.

Medical School Diversity
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Be a physician entrepreneur: Medical and health care innovation advice

The rapid evolution of health care creates opportunities for medical innovation. Physician entrepreneurs and investment experts advise how to take an idea from concept to company.

Transition from Resident to Attending
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Future physicians honored for top research at AMA symposium

The 2015 AMA Research Symposium honored 18 future physicians. It was the most competitive field of young medical researchers in the event’s 13-year history. Find out who won this distinguished award.

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