About Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Staff News Writer AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team. News Authors Catalog of Topics Prep for Residency Nov 8, 2024 · 5 Min Read What it's like in allergy and immunology: Shadowing Dr. Fraser AMA member Burcin Fraser, MD, of Privia Health, says that—depending on the setting— the work-life balance in allergy and immunology can be a big draw. Prep for Residency Oct 25, 2024 · 3 Min Read What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises. Prevention & Wellness Oct 16, 2024 · 2 Min Read Good sleep isn’t just a medical issue. It’s also an ethical one. Experts explore a phenomenon that typifies modern life—poor sleep—and investigates medicine’s role in coming up with a solution. Prep for Residency Oct 14, 2024 · 5 Min Read What it's like in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Horberg As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV. Prep for Residency Oct 11, 2024 · 9 Min Read What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Pierce C.J. Pierce, MD, a hospitalist at Confluence Health, at first didn’t think the specialty was for him. Now he couldn’t be happier with his work-life balance. Prep for Residency Oct 2, 2024 · 7 Min Read What it’s like in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry Alpa Shah, MD, feels the most rewarding part of perinatal and reproductive psychiatry is helping women make informed decisions for a healthy pregnancy. Prep for Residency Sep 20, 2024 · 5 Min Read What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Gachassin Philip Gachassin, MD, says work-life balance is difficult to achieve as a general surgeon, but making a difference for patients is highly rewarding. Prep for Residency UPDATED Sep 19, 2024 · 8 Min Read How to make your ERAS residency application stand out Having a mental map of the steps and documentation required to apply to residencies will help ensure a successful journey. Load More