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Specialty Profiles

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4 MIN READ

10 physician 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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7 MIN READ

What it’s like in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Gill

The dead can’t speak, but their bodies do—and forensic pathologists are fluent in their language, says AMA member James R. Gill, MD.

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8 MIN READ

What it’s like in allergy & immunology: Shadowing Dr. Malick

For AMA member Alnoor Malick, MD, the most rewarding aspect of being an allergist is helping patients retake control of their allergic disease.
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Specialty Profiles

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3 MIN READ

8 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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7 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Kamath

Preetha Kamath, MD, says the most rewarding aspect of being a dermatology resident is the ability to make a huge impact in her patients’ lives.

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7 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Patel

Being a psychiatric resident is demanding. For AMA member Avani Patel, MD, MHA, the most meaningful part is helping patients get their lives back.

Specialty Profiles

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9 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Jerzak

As a family physician, AMA member James Jerzak, MD, enjoys caring for patients of any age with any condition.

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What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Sexton

To AMA member Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD, the most rewarding aspect of family medicine is the trust and bond created with her patients and their families.

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