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Erica Kaufman West, MD
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What it's like in infectious disease: Shadowing Dr. Kaufman West

Erica Kaufman West, MD, says the schedule for infectious disease is a little unpredictable, but the great reward is finding the diagnosis others couldn’t.

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Darren Gitelman, MD
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What it's like in behavioral neurology: Shadowing Dr. Gitelman

AMA member Darren Gitelman, MD, says the lack of cures is a challenge, but being able to provide answers to difficult questions is a major reward.

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What it's like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Davood

AMA member Dalia Davood, MD, says the rewards as an ob-gyn are unlike any other specialty's, but you need to be prepared for unpredictable hours.

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Shadowing Dr. Scott in physical medicine and rehabilitation

AMA member Benjamin Scott, MD, of Medrina, says physiatry requires active listening and a desire to understand the totality of patients’ needs.

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Amber Seba, MD
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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.

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Amy Duckro, DO, MPH
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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.

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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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Sara E. Monaco, MD
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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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