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What it’s like to specialize in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Patel

Being a psychiatric resident is demanding. For AMA member Avani Patel, MD, MHA, the most meaningful part is helping patients get their lives back.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Nervous about your intern year? 3 resident physicians offer insight

The transition to residency is one of those drinking-from-the-firehose situations, but you’re not the first to go through it. Learn essential tips to succeed.

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Transition to Residency
Thriving in Residency
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Money matters: Helping young doctors handle the mental burdens

Young physicians must manage student-loan repayment and other complex financial challenges, and having the right mindset is key. Learn more.

Resident Wellness
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Intern year will be hard, but you can rise to these 4 challenges

What stumbling blocks will PGY-1s encounter in the transition from medical school, and what does success look like? Learn with the AMA.

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Thriving in Residency
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Accreditation: Council on Medical Education reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic from the Council on Medical Education presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Medical Education
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What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Jerzak

As a family physician, AMA member James Jerzak, MD, enjoys caring for patients of any age with any condition.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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First came burnout, next suicidal thoughts—then this resident got help

Things looked good on paper for 2nd-year resident Scott Pasichow, MD. But inside, they got worse. What his journey can teach other resident physicians.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Didn’t match? Get expert advice on next steps for the road ahead

Step 1: Don’t panic. Learn with the AMA how to manage the shock of not matching and still find a residency program that works for you

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Sexton

To AMA member Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD, the most rewarding aspect of family medicine is the trust and bond created with her patients and their families.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series