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Questions to ask yourself before choosing a physician specialty

First, know thyself. A single question can clarify difficult choices. AMA member physicians share what to ask regarding their respective specialties. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it's like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Davis

Christopher Davis, MD, of Confluence Health, says what makes emergency medicine challenging is also what makes it rewarding: it is a safety net.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Meet Your Match: Tips for IMGs entering U.S. residency with Ricardo Correa, MD

In this episode of Making the Rounds, get practical tips for IMGs entering U.S. residency.

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International Med Ed
Making the Rounds Podcast
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Teaching resident physicians how to make patient handoffs safer

Seamless patient handoffs are an essential part of providing safe patient care in residency. Learn more with the AMA.

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Thriving in Residency
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FREIDA™ Program Administration resources

View and modify program director and contact person information, such as name and address, or post a vacant position on FREIDA.

Transition to Residency
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How far will your money go as a PGY-1? It depends on where you train

Your salary as a resident physician has less impact on surplus income than where you train. What does that mean for new residents? 

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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Retirement planning tips for resident physicians—what to do now

Residents can balance student-loan repayment and setting up future success by making these smart financial moves. 

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
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AMA helps you from medical school graduation to residency

You worked hard to succeed in medical school, now own your next adventure. AMA is your ally on the journey to from medical school graduation to residency and beyond.

Transition to Residency
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What it's really like in psychiatry—from 5 physicians who know

Shadowing one psychiatrist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from six of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series