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Career Development

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3 Min Read

When private equity calls: 3 keys for physicians to know

Venture capital and private equity firms are increasingly investing in physician practices. Find out more from the AMA about how to evaluate such offers.

Prep for Residency

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6 Min Read

What it’s like in aerospace medicine: Shadowing Dr. Ortega

AMA member and flight surgeon Hernando J. Ortega Jr. MD, MPH, sheds light on the excitement and variety of his specialty. Learn more about what it’s like to specialize in aerospace medicine.
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Residency Life

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3 Min Read

This is how 1st-year medical residents spend their training time 

The latest look at how interns fill their days details a sizeable shift from direct patient engagement to a greater focus on EHRs and team-based care.
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Succeed in Med School

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3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Older man has fatigue, night sweats

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: The 68-year-old man has a peripheral blood smear showing abnormal cells. Which markers are most likely present?
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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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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.

Prep for Residency

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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.

Succeed in Med School

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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?