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Child and parent at a doctor's appointment
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What it's really like in pediatrics—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one pediatrician is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Ashley Erwin, MD
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What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Erwin

Ashley Erwin, MD, of Henry Ford Health, says family medicine offers the opportunity to do it all.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Scientist using microscope
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5 Min Read

What it's really like in pathology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one pathologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Pregnant woman in doctor's appointment
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5 Min Read

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

AMA member Kimberly D. Warner, MD, says the drawbacks of an unpredictable schedule are offset by the rewards of seeing happy mothers and babies.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Doctor helping the patient with an orthopedic boot
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4 Min Read

What it's really like in orthopaedic surgery—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one orthopaedic surgeon is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Farrah Hafeez, DO,
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5 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in obesity medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hafeez

Farrah Hafeez, DO, of Henry Ford Health, says a rewarding part of being an obesity medicine physician is seeing patients make steady improvements.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Doctors doing an exam or surgery
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4 Min Read

What it's really like in ophthalmology—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one physician in ophthalmology is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Jennifer Bryan, MD
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4 Min Read

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

Jennifer Bryan, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says a rewarding part of family medicine is forming long-term relationships with patients and families.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Operation room at hospital with patient
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What it's really like in anesthesiology—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one physician in anesthesiology is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from three of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series