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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
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4 Min Read

How ob-gyn is transforming the residency-interview process

The specialty of obstetrics and gynecology is working to help residents and programs find their ideal matches and make learners ready on day one. Learn more with the AMA.

Improve GME
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4 Min Read

45% of residents feel undervalued. Here are 3 ways to fix that.

When it comes to showing resident physicians they are valued, it is not all about pay. Small changes can add up big for residents’ well-being.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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20 Min Read

Meet Your Match: Reapplying to Match, with Drs. Keirns and Irwin

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn strategies for reapplying for the Match.

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Transition to Residency
Making the Rounds Podcast
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10 Min Read

Medical student research retrospective: Whitney Stuard Sambhariya, MD

Translational research conducted in medical school was Dr. Stuard Sambhariya’s first step in a career rooted in lifelong scientific discovery.

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Publishing Research
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
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3 Min Read

5 things young physicians should know about mentor relationships

Seeking out mentors once you move from training to practice can be a bit more difficult, but it remains key to navigating your career.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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3 Min Read

How to secure letters of recommendation that sparkle

Learn the fundamentals of the endorsements that have a big say on who gets into their top-choice residency program.

Transition to Residency
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