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Mark Bair, MD

About Leadership

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5 Min Read

Mark N. Bair, MD, RPh: Emergency doctor lifts his profession

AMA member Mark N. Bair, MD, is willing to stand up and be heard on behalf of his patients and his fellow physicians.
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Residents Residency Finance

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16 Min Read

Medical student-loan financing: What to know before you sign

Learn more about repayment options and get essential advice on what medical students should consider before signing to take out loans.

Students Specialty Profiles

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8 Min Read

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

For AMA member and dermatologist Evelyn Jones, MD, visual learning, patient variety and fast-paced office practice are hallmarks of her chosen specialty.

Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: Woman has joint pain, swelling

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: 40-year-old woman has 8-month history of diffuse joint pain, swelling of hands and knees. What will the radiograph show?
Man holding a lit cigarette

Public Health Behavioral Health

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4 Min Read

20% of lung cancer deaths are preventable: Here’s what you can do

Early determination of the damage done by smoking is at the core of new CME on lung-cancer screening recommendations.
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Residents Residency Finance

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15 Min Read

Medical student loans: Federal repayment vs. private refinancing

What’s the difference between federal repayment and private refinancing? And which approach makes most sense for you?
Nicole L. Plenty, MD

About Leadership

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2 Min Read

Nicole L. Plenty, MD: This ob-gyn seeks to be a voice for women

AMA member Nicole L. Plenty, MD, was recently selected as one of the 40 people under 40 making an impact in Indianapolis.
USMLE Step 1 stumper-acetaldehyde

Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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4 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Which drug to blame for woman’s symptoms?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 33-year-old woman has profound nausea, vomiting, headache, sweating, tachycardia, blurred vision and dizziness. Which medication is responsible?