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Josselin Vachon, MD

Prep for Residency

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4 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in cardiovascular disease: Shadowing Dr. Vachon

AMA member Josselin Vachon, MD, of CenterWell Senior Primary Care, says success in the specialty demands love of math and physics. But that’s not all.
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Private Practices

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3 Min Read

Private practice: 4 office-visit changes to make most of doctors' time

Transform your physician private practice’s efficiency by making these key workflow and staffing adjustments. 
Syed Nazeer Mahmood, MD

Prep for Residency

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6 Min Read

What it's like in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Mahmood

AMA member Syed Nazeer Mahmood, MD, of Bayhealth, says being efficient is one of the keys to success in his specialty. Learn what else you’ll need.
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Prep for Residency

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13 Min Read

Match Week FAQ: How to move forward when you don’t match

Residency applicants who fail to find a home on Match Day are filled with questions. The AMA gathered experts to offer practical answers.
Juewon Khwarg, MD

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9 Min Read

Shadowing Dr. Khwarg in physical medicine and rehabilitation

AMA member Juewon Khwarg, MD, of Medrina, says that to succeed, every physiatrist needs an understanding of the business of medicine.
Smiling patient during physical therapy

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3 Min Read

Shadowing Dr. Duggal in physical medicine and rehabilitation

One of the most important qualities in a physiatrist, according to AMA member Kunwarjit Duggal, MD, of Medrina, is being a team player.
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Prep for Residency

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4 Min Read

Shadowing Dr. Jisa in physical medicine and rehabilitation

AMA member Kyle Jisa, MD, of Medrina, says a key skill for physiatrists is being able to support patients during prolonged periods of inpatient care.
Kunal Kamboj, DO

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4 Min Read

Shadowing Dr. Kamboj in physical medicine and rehabilitation

For Kunal Kamboj, DO, of Medrina, the lifestyle in physical medicine and rehabilitation is much better than he had envisioned in medical school.