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Premeds: How do your ambitions line up with this year’s M1s?

Have strong inclinations on medical specialty choice or where to practice? Find out how your plans compare with those of the latest crop of first-year medical students.

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Pandemic significantly alters job market for residents, fellows

Months ago, first-time entrants into the physician job market had abundant opportunity. Then the pandemic decreased patient volume and demand.

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What final-year medical residents value most in their job searches

Geographic, compensation and lifestyle considerations are top of mind for medical residents entering the job market for the first time.

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IMGs: Heed these 4 tips to pursue academic medicine career

These four tips can help IMG residents make a smooth transition to working as a faculty member in an academic setting.

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How one health system uses mentoring to help new physicians succeed

The transition from residency to physician practice can be stressful. Learn how this health system helps new doctors feel welcome and pursue their career goals.

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Residents: 4 benefits to making public health part of your career

Incorporating public health into your practice as a resident can be rewarding and offer interesting opportunities to move medicine forward.

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The AMA path to private practice

Follow the AMA path to private practice for the steps you can take for a successful private practice.

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Employed physicians now exceed those who own their practices

AMA survey reveals milestone, but many doctors still thrive in private practice and the trend toward hospital ownership of practices has slowed in recent years.

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Employed physicians outnumber self-employed

For the first time in U.S., employed physicians outnumber self-employed physicians, according to an updated study by the AMA.

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