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Amish J. Dave, MD
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8 MIN READ

What it's like in rheumatology: Shadowing Dr. Amish J. Dave

AMA member Amish J. Dave, MD, MPH, says rheumatologists must be comfortable with diagnostic uncertainty and ready to help patients navigate treatments.

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L. Wesley Aldred, MD
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5 MIN READ

What it's like in pulmonary and critical care: Shadowing Dr. Aldred

Despite the challenges of life in the ICU, AMA member L. Wesley Aldred, MD, enjoys guiding patients and their families through severe illness.

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Jordon Despain, MD
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5 MIN READ

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

AMA member Jordon Despain, MD, says one of the most important skills in family medicine is listening in such a way that people feel heard.

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Rachel Clement, MD
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10 MIN READ

What it’s like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Clement

AMA member Rachel Clement, MD, says the most rewarding part of being an anesthesiologist is coming up with plans that address patients’ concerns.

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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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Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH
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7 MIN READ

What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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

Brandi Ring, MD, loves obstetrics and gynecology because there is no typical day or week. The trust she builds with patients as an ob-gyn is “truly amazing.”

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What it’s like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Clem

As a medical student, do you wonder what is emergency medicine day-to-day life like? Kathleen Clem, MD, says a high emotional IQ is needed. Learn more about a day in the life of an ER doctor.

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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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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. Learn more.

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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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