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Specialty Profiles

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3 Min Read

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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Med Student Advocacy

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7 Min Read

One key to success as a medical student advocate? Showing up

Medical student advocacy can build your career, and the AMA can help. But don’t forget that your work in medical school comes first.
Justin Buzick, MD

Transition to Attending

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8 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Justin Buzick, MD

Fresh out of fellowship, Dr. Buzick values the institutional support his community-based oncology practice gets from University of Iowa Health Care.
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Specialty Profiles

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6 Min Read

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.
Christopher Garofalo, MD

Transition to Attending

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10 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Christopher Garofalo, MD, family physician

Dr. Garofalo, who also practices obstetrics, chose private practice for control of his schedule and to provide longitudinal care to his patients.
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Private Practices

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6 Min Read

3 overlooked ways to make your private practice more efficient

Work smarter, not harder to succeed with your physician private practice. Save time and improve patient care with these great AMA resources.
Josselin Vachon, MD

Specialty Profiles

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4 Min Read

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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Private Practices

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3 Min Read

Private practice: 4 office-visit changes to make most of doctors' time

Transform your physician private practice’s efficiency by making these key workflow and staffing adjustments.