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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Endocrine Society training CME

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

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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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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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