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8 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Jones

For AMA member and dermatologist Evelyn Jones, MD, visual learning, patient variety and fast-paced office practice are hallmarks of her chosen specialty.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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3 Min Read

Are you a sleep deprived medical resident? 4 symptoms to watch for

Sleep deprivation can have severe effects on the overall well-being of medical residents. Find out how to detect the signs of sleep deprivation.

Resident Wellness
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3 Min Read

How to get published in medical school and boost your CV

Publishing a research paper in medical school can be a real boost to your CV. Find out how to get started with these tips from the AMA.

Publishing Research
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15 Min Read

Medical student loans: Federal repayment vs. private refinancing

What’s the difference between federal repayment and private refinancing? And which approach makes most sense for you?

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Residency Finance
Making the Rounds Podcast
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3 Min Read

8 new options to help meet ACGME core competencies

With eight new modules coming to the AMA GME Competency Program, the educational offerings for medical residents are now more comprehensive than ever before.

Improve GME
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14 Min Read

Overview of student debt and how to improve your credit score

Learn about the state of medical student debt in the U.S. and how to improve your credit score.

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Residency Finance
Making the Rounds Podcast
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3 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in physiatry: Shadowing Dr. Sholas

Maurice Sholas, MD, a pediatric rehabilitation physician, enjoys helping patients and families find a path to function where they thought there was none.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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3 Min Read

Mindfulness helps surgical residents cut stress, perform better

Two hours of mindfulness-based stress reduction training each week aids the executive functioning surgical residents need to thrive.

Resident Wellness
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4 Min Read

In a dual-physician household? 5 ways to handle the challenges

Two female physicians offer five individual-level strategies to deal with strains of dual physician households, improve work-life balance and mitigate the risk of burnout.

Physician Health