#Best of 2019 specialty
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What your peers are researching about medical specialty choice

Looking for details that set specialties apart is a year-round endeavor for medical students. These resources stood out as the most popular in 2019.

Specialty Profiles
#Best of 2019 Shadow Me Series
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Most popular “Shadow Me” entries shed light on specialty options

Choosing your medical specialty is a critical decision. Here are the best-read entries in the AMA’s “Shadow Me” Specialty series.

Specialty Profiles
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What it’s like to be in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Warchol

AMA member Jordan Warchol, MD, finds the most rewarding part of being an emergency physician is getting to help people on one of the worst days of their lives.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Peebles

AMA member Klint Peebles, MD, says that that variety and the fast pace make life as a dermatologist exciting.

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Female delegate speaking into microphone at the 2019 HOD Interim Meeting.
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AMA touts pathways to train more addiction medicine physicians

Only one in 10 patients with a substance-use disorder receives treatment. New pathways give doctors a chance to become addiction medicine specialists to fill that treatment gap.

Behavioral Health
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What it’s like to specialize in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Jorden

Being a forensic pathologist allows Michelle A. Jorden, MD, to tell the patient’s story of how they died and what symptoms they may have experienced prior to death.

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What it’s like to specialize in lifestyle medicine: Shadowing Dr. Bansal

Ankush Bansal, MD, a lifestyle medicine physician and hospitalist, finds that the most rewarding part of his job is when patients feel they finally understand their condition. 

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What it’s like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Eiting

AMA member and emergency physician Erick Eiting, MD, says it’s a privilege to treat patients in dire circumstances and ensure they are safely discharged.

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What it’s like to specialize in pulmonology: Shadowing Dr. Patel

Pediatric pulmonologist Ajanta Patel, MD, says if you like lungs, kids, listening and practicing the art of medicine, her specialty is the one for you.

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