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Students Specialty Profiles

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What it’s like to specialize in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Welsh

AMA member David Welsh, MD, says general surgeons must be hardworking, inquisitive and resilient.

About Ethics

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Homeless health care, ending homelessness are matters of justice

Learn more about physicians’ ethical obligations to patients who are experiencing homelessness.

Students Specialty Profiles

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What it’s like in addiction psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Balasanova

As an addiction psychiatrist, being able to contribute to a patient’s recovery is immensely rewarding, says AMA member Alëna A. Balasanova, MD.

Students Specialty Profiles

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What it’s like in anesthesiology and pain medicine: Shadowing Dr. Gulur

AMA member Padma Gulur, MD, says it’s a joy to see patients’ quality of life improve in her care. Learn more about anesthesiology and pain medicine.

Students Specialty Profiles

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What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Aizuss

AMA member David H. Aizuss, MD, says constant, extraordinary attention to detail is a must for ophthalmologists. So is the ability to connect with patients.

Students Specialty Profiles

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What it’s like in pediatric neurosurgery: Shadowing Dr. Tomei

What pediatric neurosurgeons do can give children the chance to run and play again. Learn more about this specialty from AMA member Krystal Tomei, MD, MPH.

Students Specialty Profiles

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What it’s like in ophthalmology: Shadowing Dr. Arnold

AMA member Barbara J. Arnold, MD, says the most rewarding aspect of the specialty is restoring patients’ independence.
Physician and patient walking down a hall

Education International Med Ed

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How IMGs have changed the face of American medicine

The AMA’s IMG Recognition Week includes a dive into the numbers that illustrate this vital part of the U.S. physician workforce.