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

What it's like to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Abelson

Nov 12, 2025 | 9 Min Read
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How to know you’re picking the right physician subspecialty

You may have entered residency with a certain path in mind, but it’s OK to change your mind. Three steps will help you confirm your career direction.

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Looking to subspecialize? Take careful approach in residency Match

Even if you have your heart set on a subspecialty, it’s critical to keep your options open and have tact in discussing it with program directors

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Considering fellowship? Check in on the latest applicant trends

The competitiveness picture looks different for fellowship. Dive into the NRMP’s 2025 appointment-year fellowship Match data for subspecialty information. 

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What I wish I knew in residency about fellowship Match

AMA member David J. Savage, MD, PhD, did his fellowship in hematology/oncology. He says fellowship applicants shouldn’t fear breaking the mold. 

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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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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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4 ways resident physicians can bolster their fellowship qualifications

For residents set on pursuing a fellowship or those pondering the possibility, you should bolster your credentials throughout your residency training. 

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Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship

The Center for Health Equity (CHE) has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) to create and launch the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship. 

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Doctors see inequity daily. Fellowship helps them dig deeper.

Advance medical justice with like-minded physicians in this pathbreaking fellowship, which pays a stipend. Learn more from two doctors doing it now.

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