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Journey to medical practice: The road to residency
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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

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

Jun 13, 2025 | 9 Min Read
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Black neurosurgeon works to have more doctors who look like her

Sonia V. Eden, MD, hopes her participation in the AMA Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship helps her patients and leads to lifelong collaborations.

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5 Min Read

How a resident physician is turning equity research into action

For Felisha Gonzalez, MD, answering equity questions wasn’t enough. Through an AMA fellowship, she’s learning to drive action in policy and practice.

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Thriving in Residency
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Torn between physician specialties? 6 tips to narrow your options

From evaluating clerkships to finding your best fit, these strategies help medical students make this key decision with clarity and purpose.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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How to find residency programs with Osteopathic Recognition

Learn more about residencies and let the AMA help you find your dream program. 

Preparing for Residency
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First physician job post-residency? Get your cheat sheet now

Your one-stop shop for AMA member-exclusive resources to get your first job out of residency.

Transition from Resident to Attending
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Physician residency in-service exams: Know the stakes, how to prep

What do physician residency in-service exams mean for your career? Get study tips and expert insights on how their importance varies by specialty.

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Residency Life
Thriving in Residency
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Applying to fellowship? A program director’s tips on standing out

Want to land your dream physician fellowship? Focus on showcasing research, acing interviews and picking strong writers for letters of recommendation.

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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Thinking about fellowship? Ask yourself these 5 questions

Resident physicians considering fellowship training should weigh how the subspecialty training fits into their life, financial and career goals. 

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Medical Fellowships
Transitioning to Practice
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Considering fellowship? Check in on the latest applicant trends

About 85% of physicians landed a position in the most recent fellowship match. Learn about trends among applicants.

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency