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Patient clenches back while doctors places hands on patient's back

Specialty Profiles

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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.
Smiling patient during physical therapy

Specialty Profiles

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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.
Doctor examining a knee of a patient

Specialty Profiles

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Shadowing Dr. Cowling in physical medicine and rehabilitation 

AMA member Matthew Cowling, DO, of Medrina, says success in physiatry depends on knowing how to manage teams and motivate patients.
Physician holds heart model

Specialty Profiles

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

AMA member Evan Jacobs, MD, of CenterWell Senior Primary Care, says the specialty can be highly demanding, and not just because of patients’ needs.
Lingling Du, MD

Transition to Attending

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Finding my place in medicine: Lingling Du, MD, oncologist

For Dr. Du, Ochsner Health’s supportive, multidisciplinary team and strong leadership helped shape her fulfilling career in medicine.
Nariman Heshmati, MD

Specialty Profiles

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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.
Jonathan Mizrahi, MD

Transition to Attending

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Finding my place in medicine: Jonathan Mizrahi, MD, oncologist

At Ochsner Health, Dr. Mizrahi found a professionally fulfilling role that matched his subspecialty interests and commitment to collaborative care. 
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Med School Life

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Maximize medical student leadership skills with these insights

An understanding of essential leadership traits can empower medical students to drive meaningful change in a dynamic health care landscape.