Rachel Clement, MD
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10 Min Read

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

AMA member Rachel Clement, MD, says the most rewarding part of being an anesthesiologist is coming up with plans that address patients’ concerns.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

How medical student parents factor in family when picking a specialty

Choosing a physician specialty is a nuanced decision for any aspiring doctor. Parenting responsibilities can add another layer to that career-shaping choice.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Parent and child in a telehealth appointment
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4 Min Read

How 9 medical specialties are advancing telehealth

Can we do that with telehealth? The answer is often yes. Learn how pediatricians, ob-gyns and other specialists are pushing forward with telehealth.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH
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7 Min Read

What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

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

Brandi Ring, MD, loves obstetrics and gynecology because there is no typical day or week. The trust she builds with patients as an ob-gyn is “truly amazing.”

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Person sitting on a park bench, head in hands
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4 Min Read

Top 10 physician specialties with the highest rates of depression

Physicians are at higher risk of burnout. Adverse professional experiences like not having enough PPE can contribute to depression as well. Learn more.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Physician specialty: Emergency medicine

Find information, resources and continuing medical education (CME) for the emergency medicine specialty.

Career Development
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3 Min Read

Physician specialty: Pediatrics

Find information, resources and continuing medical education (CME) for the pediatrics specialty.

Career Development
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10 Min Read

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

As a medical student, do you wonder what is emergency medicine day-to-day life like? Kathleen Clem, MD, says a high emotional IQ is needed. Learn more about a day in the life of an ER doctor.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series