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Didn't match? How to come back stronger next residency-selection cycle

One failed Match should not define your career. Bounce back with expert advice on reapplying to physician residency programs.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency

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Jill Kacher Cobb, MD
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8 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Kacher Cobb

Jill Kacher Cobb, MD, of Sutter Health, says connecting with patients and gaining their trust brings joy in practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Carl Lambert, MD
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9 Min Read

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

Carl Lambert, MD, of Rush Medical Center, says the best part of family medicine is journeying and seeing patients through challenging situations. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD
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9 Min Read

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

Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says academic family medicine can be situated in community-based hospitals, allowing flexibility in where to live.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Health equity in radiology training CME

Promote and improve health equity in medical imaging with the Radiology Health Equity Coalition.

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7 Min Read

What life is like in 10 specialties—from the physicians who know

Shadowing a physician is the best way to learn about life in their specialty. Exploring these insights from dozens of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

AMA guide to starting on your road to residency

From fact-finding to budgeting for potential interviews, the AMA’s go-to resource for searching medical residency programs has you covered.

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
Ellen Mateo, MD
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4 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Mateo

Ellen Mateo, MD, of Confluence Health, says a rewarding aspect of being a pediatrician is witnessing sick children recover in a nurturing environment.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Orthopaedic CME from AAOS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons education helps orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals treat patients in their daily practices.

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7 Min Read

What I wish I knew in medical school about away rotations

An emergency medicine attending draws from his experience, offering tips on how to maximize away rotations for learning and self-discovery.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
Surgeon passing medical equipment tool in surgery operating room
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4 Min Read

What it’s like in general surgery—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one general 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
Health System Spotlight