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10 memoirs that offer inspiring accounts of life in medicine

AMA members outline some of their favorite memoirs that will give medical students and physicians a broader glimpse into life as a doctor. 

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Med School Life
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7 Min Read

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

AMA member Evan Jacobs, MD, of CenterWell Senior Primary Care, says the specialty can be highly demanding, and not just because of patients’ needs.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Nariman Heshmati, MD
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8 Min Read

What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Heshmati

As an ob-gyn, AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, shares that when a difficult event like a miscarriage occurs, you share in that pain with your patient.

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Specialty Profiles
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6 Min Read

What podcasts you should be listening to this year

Physicians of different specialties from AMA Health System Member Program organizations share health podcasts to listen to and add to your playlist. 

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Specialty Profiles
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FREIDA™ Specialty Guide

The AMA’s specialty guide offers the details medical students need to know to simplify the specialty selection process.

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Jennifer Abelson, MD
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9 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Abelson

AMA member Jennifer Abelson, MD, of Confluence Health, says the most rewarding part of heart surgery is getting a hug from a patient who feels better.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Ammar Husan, MD
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9 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Husan

AMA member Ammar Husan, MD, of Ochsner LSU Health, says there is one word that sums up the whole reward of being a family physician: relationships.  

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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9 Min Read

What it's like in pediatric hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Puzdrakiewicz

For Michelle Puzdrakiewicz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, pediatric hospital medicine can be practiced anywhere, and with some work, it allows for having a family.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Endocrine Society training CME

Improving public health through the advancement of endocrinology research, now on AMA Ed Hub™.

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Jeremy Screws, MD
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What it's like in pediatric gastroenterology: Shadowing Dr. Screws

For Jeremy Screws, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the extended training required to become a pediatric gastroenterologist has its rewards.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Bo Hrom, MD
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What it's like to specialize in hematology/oncology: Shadowing Dr. Hrom

For Bo Hrom, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, the emotional toll of treating cancer patients is offset by the reward of improving their lives.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series