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7 tips to avoid regret on your physician specialty choice

Struggling to pick a physician specialty? Staying true to your interests, not pressure or pay, is what matters most when forging your path. 

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What it's like in pulmonary and critical care: Shadowing Dr. Naik

In pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, Sreelatha Naik, MD, of Geisinger Health, finds meaning in helping patients breathe easier and live better.

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What it's like in pediatric cardiology: Shadowing Dr. Coffman

AMA member Zachary Coffman, MD, of Advocate Health, says one of the most rewarding parts is seeing kids you treat grow up to live meaningful lives.

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What it's like to specialize in pathology: Shadowing Dr. Monaco

AMA member Sara E. Monaco, MD, of Geisinger, says laboratory medicine can be hugely rewarding despite the absence of direct patient care.

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Health equity in radiology training CME

Promote and improve health equity in medical imaging with the Radiology Health Equity Coalition.

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What it's like to specialize in physiatry: Shadowing Dr. Amit Patel

AMA member Amit Patel, DO, of Medrina, says one of the big rewards of his practice is seeing geriatric patients regain function.

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These 9 physician specialties report highest burnout rates

Burnout rates are falling overall, and even some hard-hit specialties improved. But AMA exclusive data shows differences across physician specialties remain.

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How to make clerkship rotations a key specialty choice data point

Medical students on core clerkship rotations should ask themselves four questions to maximize their specialty-choice related fact finding. 

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Orthopaedic CME from AAOS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons education helps orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals treat patients in their daily practices.

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Medical student specialty selection: What to know

From real-life physician insights to specialty overviews, this comprehensive AMA resource helps you confidently choose your medical specialty.

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What it's like to specialize in cardiovascular disease: Shadowing Dr. Vachon

AMA member Josselin Vachon, MD, of CenterWell Senior Primary Care, says success in the specialty demands love of math and physics. But that’s not all.

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