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Applying to more than 1 medical specialty? What you should know

From process to potential pitfalls, when applying to multiple specialties in your physician residency program search, there’s much to keep tabs on.

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The Road to Residency
Jill Kacher Cobb, MD
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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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"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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"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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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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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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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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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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Succeed in Med School
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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Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Which physician specialties are seeing a drop in burnout?

Exclusive AMA data shows that while job stress is easing and satisfaction is rising, each physician specialty requires targeted support. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians