Sumi Sexton, MD
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5 Min Read

How this family doctor finds satisfaction in juggling roles

Sumi Sexton, MD, balances a passion for family medicine with roles as an author, associate professor, and peer-reviewed journal editor.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
Two students on Match Day
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4 Min Read

Inside the numbers behind the record-setting 2019 Match

Match Day 2020 takes place on Friday, March 20. In advance of that career-defining event, here’s a look at how things played for 2019 applicants.

Transition to Residency
Young woman sitting and talking
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4 Min Read

How medical school coaches can help with clerkships, Match

Medical training is a time of constant change that can make medical students feel chronically unsettled. A coach’s guidance can be invaluable.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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2 Min Read

Ask these questions before finalizing your Match rank-order list

From strategies other applicants are using to advice on what makes the perfect fit, these considerations will help shape your Match rank-order list.

Transition to Residency
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7 Min Read

What it’s like in maternal-fetal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Plenty

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in preventive medicine?

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

A resident’s advice on Match ranking: You are in control

This physician recommends work-life balance and geography as two key considerations in the Match-ranking process. 

Transition to Residency
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4 Min Read

How a combined residency program can shape your career

Combined residencies create physicians who are equipped to work in a hybrid capacity with patients across a wider spectrum of circumstances.

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Transition to Residency
Thriving in Residency
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7 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in endocrinology: Shadowing Dr. Newman

AMA member Connie Newman, MD, feels the most rewarding part about being an endocrinologist is having a good relationship with the patient and helping patients recover from unusual diseases.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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4 Min Read

Don’t let medical specialty stereotypes block path that fits you

Specialty stereotypes are prevalent during training. When it comes to choosing a medical specialty, it’s best to do your own research to discern fact from fiction.

Specialty Profiles