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Josselin Vachon, MD
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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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Specialty Profiles
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These books can boost your specialty knowledge on rotation

In general surgery, radiology and more, physicians weigh in with specialty-specific books to help medical students to get up to speed. 

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Clinical Rotations
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11 great books hand-picked by doctors for your reading list

AMA members outline some of their favorite nonfiction reads related to health care—books that are eye-opening, provocative and moving.

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Med School Life
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Smiling patient during physical therapy
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Shadowing Dr. Duggal in physical medicine and rehabilitation

One of the most important qualities in a physiatrist, according to AMA member Kunwarjit Duggal, MD, of Medrina, is being a team player.

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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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Patient clenches back while doctors places hands on patient's back
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Shadowing Dr. Jisa in physical medicine and rehabilitation

AMA member Kyle Jisa, MD, of Medrina, says a key skill for physiatrists is being able to support patients during prolonged periods of inpatient care.

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Specialty Profiles
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Juewon Khwarg, MD
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Shadowing Dr. Khwarg in physical medicine and rehabilitation

AMA member Juewon Khwarg, MD, of Medrina, says that to succeed, every physiatrist needs an understanding of the business of medicine.

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Specialty Profiles
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Kunal Kamboj, DO
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Shadowing Dr. Kamboj in physical medicine and rehabilitation

For Kunal Kamboj, DO, of Medrina, the lifestyle in physical medicine and rehabilitation is much better than he had envisioned in medical school.

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Specialty Profiles
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Endocrine Society training CME

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

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Arpit Kaul, DO
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Shadowing Dr. Kaul in physical medicine and rehabilitation

One of the rewards of physical medicine and rehabilitation, according to Arpit Kaul, DO, of Medrina, is seeing patients stay in the community.

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Specialty Profiles
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Travis Quinn, MD
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Shadowing Dr. Quinn in physical medicine and rehabilitation

Travis Quinn, MD, of Medrina, rounds all week in skilled nursing facilities. He says one of the challenges is dealing with scarce resources.

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Specialty Profiles
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