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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Amber Seba, MD

Prep for Residency

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6 Min Read

What it's like in hematology/oncology: Shadowing Dr. Seba

AMA member Amber Seba, MD, of Advocate Health, says losing some patients is heartbreaking, but helping others live long lives is hugely rewarding.
Young child and parent in a doctor's appointment

Transition to Attending

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8 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Zachary Coffman, MD, pediatric cardiologist

AMA member Zachary Coffman, MD, of Advocate Health, changed practice settings midcareer. Find out what motivated him and who he looked to for help.
Jordan Doerr, MD

Transition to Attending

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5 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Jordan Doerr, MD, family physician

For AMA member Jordan Doerr, MD, who does home-based primary care, the key elements of his dream job are its location, community and culture.
Nariman Heshmati, MD

Transition to Attending

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9 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Nariman Heshmati, MD, ob-gyn

AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, says interviewing can make it clear which job is the right one—if you know what you want and how to ask for it.
Amy Duckro, DO, MPH

Prep for Residency

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7 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Duckro

Amy Duckro, DO, MPH, of Colorado Permanente Medical Group, loves the physician specialty of infectious diseases because it involves every organ system.
Juewon Khwarg, MD

Transition to Attending

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7 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Juewon Khwarg, MD, physiatry

AMA member Juewon Khwarg, MD, of Medrina, found the perfect fit in his first job out of residency, gaining the opportunity for a career and personal growth.
Darren Gitelman, MD

Transition to Attending

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7 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Darren Gitelman, MD

After 20 years at one institution, Dr. Gitelman, a behavioral neurologist, switched jobs for the opportunity to build a new program. It transformed his career.
Patient in doctor's appointment

Prep for Residency

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11 Min Read

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.