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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic

Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Essential tips to help IMGs successfully navigate the Match process

An international medical graduate (IMG) physician who matched with a residency program on his second attempt offers his hard-won advice.

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International Med Ed
The Road to Residency
Michael A. Horberg, MD
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What it's like in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Horberg

As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
C.J. Pierce, MD
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What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Pierce

C.J. Pierce, MD, a hospitalist at Confluence Health, at first didn’t think the specialty was for him. Now he couldn’t be happier with his work-life balance.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Non ACGME open residency & fellowship positions

Find currently vacant positions in non ACGME-accredited programs.

Transition to Residency
Medical student programs: Match
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How to create your Match gameplan

The AMA offers a wide range of resources to fully prepare you for all the steps in the Match journey. Find out more. 

Transition to Residency
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3 key factors to assess physician disability insurance options

Not every physician disability insurance policy is the same. Costs, definitions and riders are three important factors that doctors should consider.

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Residency Finance
Transitioning to Practice
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How IMGs can overcome challenges in U.S. residency training

Research has identified the pain points that non-U.S. citizen international medical graduates have in the transition to physician residency training. 

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International Med Ed
Thriving in Residency
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What it’s really like in family medicine—from 6 physicians who know

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

Specialty Profiles