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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 cases involving patients’ hands

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these frequently missed prep questions related to patients’ hands? Find out now.

Specialty Profiles

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4 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Park

AMA member Walter Park, MD, likes the varied skill sets that come with working in an academic setting in a procedure-heavy specialty.

Specialty Profiles

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What it’s like to specialize in radiation oncology: Shadowing Dr. Rege

For AMA member Sheila Rege, MD, one of the great things about working with cancer patients is developing deep and lasting relationships.
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Infectious Diseases

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3 Min Read

What will it take to end the HIV epidemic within a decade?

The U.S. government has pledged to stop HIV’s spread by 2030. Learn about the ethical and clinical forces that stand in the way

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Swimmer knocked unconscious in ocean

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A man is brought to the ED after being rescued and revived. What is the next step in management?
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Behavioral Health

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4 Min Read

Removing stigma, advancing evidence-based care at Mount Sinai

Learn about an innovative primary care program at the New York hospital that helps people with opioid-use disorder get the care they need.
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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 4 cases where symptoms are urine-related

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Can you answer these questions involving urination-related issues as major symptoms? Find out now.

Specialty Profiles

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5 Min Read

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

As a dermatologist, AMA member Alexa B. Kimball, MD, enjoys being able to rapidly make a diagnosis and implement a plan that makes a patient feel better quickly.