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What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Jerzak

As a family physician, AMA member James Jerzak, MD, enjoys caring for patients of any age with any condition.

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Is a DO program right for you? What pre-meds should know

About one in four U.S. medical students attends an osteopathic medical school. Is that path the right one for your physician future?

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

To AMA member Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD, the most rewarding aspect of family medicine is the trust and bond created with her patients and their families.

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

AMA member Sunny Jha, MD, MS, says an anesthesiologist must maintain a constant state of hypervigilance, continuously monitoring the patient.

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These 5 AMA members met their residency program match

Match Day evokes many thoughts and emotions. Learn what these future doctors have in mind for their next steps in medicine, in patient care and advocacy.

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

AMA member Gerald R. Callas, MD, says the most challenging aspect of being an anesthesiologist is the frequency of surprises. Find out more.

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

As an ob-gyn, AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, shares that when a difficult event like a miscarriage occurs, you share in that pain with your patient.

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What it’s like to specialize in pathology: Shadowing Dr. Koepsell

AMA member Scott Koepsell, MD, says the COVID-19 pandemic will leave pathologists more prepared for when similar infectious diseases next emerge.

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What it’s like to be in medicine-pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Loethen

For AMA member Joanne Loethen, MD, being a med-peds physician means wearing the hat of a pediatrician and an internist at any given time.

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