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5 questions can shape whether your 1st physician job's a good fit

Nearly 60% of doctors leave their first role within three years, report shows. No, it’s not all about compensation. Here’s what does matter.

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Yuka Tsukahara, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Yuka Tsukahara, MD, PhD, family physician

Attracted by research potential and athlete diversity, Dr. Tsukahara chose University of Iowa Health Care to advance care in sports medicine.

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Which practice settings are most likely to recruit physicians?

It’s not just hospitals, academia and medical groups anymore. Find out what’s changing and how it could affect your transition to practice. 

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5 doctors, 5 career paths: What residents should consider

In the AMA’s new series, physicians reflect on what factors shaped their choices about where to work and what they needed to thrive.

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Roxanne Tyroch, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Roxanne Tyroch, MD, internist

Dr. Tyroch built her own private practice to reflect her values—proving that with vision and courage, physicians can shape their ideal work life.

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Finding my place in medicine: Anuj Bhatnagar, MD, family physician

From hospitals to private practice, Dr. Bhatnagar explains how reclaiming autonomy and pay transparency reshaped his career.

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Samy Abdelghani, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Samy Abdelghani, MD, cardiologist

Dr. Abdelghani chose Ochsner Health for its transparency, leadership, tech and support—key to a fulfilling, patient-focused cardiology career.

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Gillian Alex, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Gillian Alex, MD, thoracic surgeon

For Dr. Alex, strong mentorship at Rush University System for Health made all the difference in her decision to join the team.

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Suzanna Fox, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Suzanna Fox, MD, ob-gyn

Dr. Fox chose Advocate Health after building early trust and connection during residency, shaping her 34-year ob-gyn career in Charlotte.

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