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      Administrative and insurance barriers continue to block access to treatment, AMA President-elect Susan R. Bailey, MD, tells Congress.
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      What patients don't know about BP, stroke: You might be surprised

      High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart attack and stroke, yet more than a third of high-risk U.S. adults believe they have no cause for worry.
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      A major metro area health system’s use of an on-demand, 24-hour telemedicine program staffed by emergency physicians saved money while addressing patients’ health problems.
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      New branch in medicine's ivory tower: scholar of wellness

      To establish a group of experts to help reduce physician burnout and improve well-being, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine created a new pathway. Find out more about their new program.
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      The racial and ethnic makeup of American physicians doesn’t align with the racial and ethnic makeup of America. That needs to change.
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      Why student-loan forgiveness is making primary care more attractive

      A decade’s worth of data from osteopathic medical graduates finds that those making use of loan-forgiveness or repayment programs were likelier to opt for primary care specialties.
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      When the U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to rule on cases that involve adolescents, justices trusted what the AMA has to say about developing minds. 

      Why the AMA is committed to a diverse physician workforce

      Texas Tech’s decision to no longer consider race in medical school admissions decisions is a setback to the profession’s efforts on diversity and health equity.
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Choosing a Specialty

Specialty Profiles

What it’s like to specialize in gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Ring 

Brandi Ring, MD, loves obstetrics and gynecology because there is no typical day or week. Every day is different and the variety keeps her busy.  
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Residency

AMA EXPO (2019 Annual)

Network and learn at the 2019 AMA EXPO on June 8 in Chicago, and take part in the EXPO's two main events, the AMA Medical Specialty Showcase and Clinical Skills Workshop.
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Specialty Profiles

3 medical specialties, 3 common misconceptions

An internist, a psychiatrist and a neurologist discuss some misunderstandings that medical students may have about their medical specialties.

Specialty Profiles

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

Dionne Hart, MD, cannot describe what happens on a “typical day” in her life as a psychiatrist, but feels fortunate to work in a field where each day she has new challenges.
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Specialty Profiles

Altruism and specialty choice: What's the connection?

Research explores the link between medical students’ values and specialty choice in comparison with factors such as test scores, parental income or student-loan debt.
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Resident & Student Finance

How free medical school tuition can change the physician workforce

Some medical schools are zeroing out their tuition bills. That could mean a more diverse pool of physicians who are freer to pursue different career and life paths.
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Advanced PGY-2 positions and the Match: What you should know

About 10 percent of medical students match into advanced PGY-2 and preliminary PGY-1 positions in tandem. How does that process work? 
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Specialty Profiles

Residents share 4 tips for assessing specialty lifestyle

Pondering your career beyond medical school? Get tips on picking a medical specialty from those who have been in your shoes.
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Specialty Profiles

5 things students overlook when choosing a specialty

Learn how to choose a specialty with tips from an adviser who understands the medical student mindset.

Specialty Profiles

What it’s like to specialize in hematology: Shadowing Dr. Lee

Alfred Lee, MD, PhD, says that hematology is a very interesting and complex field that crosses all disciplines. Find out more about the specialty of hematology.
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