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8 great books hand-picked by doctors for your reading list

AMA members outline some of their favorite nonfiction reads related to health care—books that are eye-opening, provocative and moving.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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7 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Kamath

Preetha Kamath, MD, says the most rewarding aspect of being a dermatology resident is the ability to make a huge impact in her patients’ lives.

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What it’s like to specialize in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Patel

Being a psychiatric resident is demanding. For AMA member Avani Patel, MD, MHA, the most meaningful part is helping patients get their lives back.

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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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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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3 MIN READ

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

AMA member Gerald R. Callas, MD, says the most challenging aspect of being an anesthesiologist is the frequency of surprises. Find out more.

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7 MIN READ

What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Heshmati

As an ob-gyn, AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, shares that when a difficult event like a miscarriage occurs, you share in that pain with your patient.

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What it’s like to specialize in pathology: Shadowing Dr. Koepsell

AMA member Scott Koepsell, MD, says the COVID-19 pandemic will leave pathologists more prepared for when similar infectious diseases next emerge.

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What it’s like to be in medicine-pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Loethen

For AMA member Joanne Loethen, MD, being a med-peds physician means wearing the hat of a pediatrician and an internist at any given time.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series