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5 Min Read

What it's really like in pathology—from 4 physicians who know

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

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 Min Read

If you’re feeling disappointed on Match Day, you are not alone

If you don’t land your No. 1 choice on Match Day, you have company. Here’s what former medical students say about that Match Day disappointment.  

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

During Match Week, a reminder that nobody walks alone

Don’t become jaded. Physicians nationwide share your desire to change lives for the better, and the AMA fights so you can put patients first.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

Medical journals shine light on practices of predatory publishers

Editors of JAMA and other medical journals come together to warn researchers about increasingly bold and deceptive practices by predatory entities.

Publications & Newsletters
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5 Min Read

What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Warner

AMA member Kimberly D. Warner, MD, says the drawbacks of an unpredictable schedule are offset by the rewards of seeing happy mothers and babies.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

Worried about matching? The odds are likely in your favor

For those anxious about the physician residency Match, take solace in the data. Most applicants match, and SOAP can be an effective fallback option.

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency
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3 Min Read

Match: Which specialties place most residents through SOAP

More than 700 programs took part in the Supplement Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) last year. Take a deeper dive into the numbers. 

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency
Doctor helping the patient with an orthopedic boot
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4 Min Read

What it's really like in orthopaedic surgery—from 3 physicians who know

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

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

How the physician residency Match algorithm favors applicants

As Match Day approaches, find out how the algorithm works, why your preferences come first and what to expect.

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Residency Prep
The Road to Residency