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What it’s like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hopkins

AMA member Kevin Hopkins, MD, enjoys taking care of multiple generations of a family because he finds great fulfillment in those relationships and the trust implicit in them.

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Specialty Profiles
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Why a doctor's loan could be right for you during residency

A doctor’s loan allows resident physicians to purchase a home with little or no money down. Is it the right move for you?

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
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Perfecting it as a pair: The do’s and don’ts of the Couples Match

The Couples Match adds a layer of complexity to an already complex process. A couple who went through it draws on their experience to offer advice.

Transition to Residency
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What your peers are researching about medical specialty choice

Looking for details that set specialties apart is a year-round endeavor for medical students. These resources stood out as the most popular in 2019.

Specialty Profiles
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Most popular “Shadow Me” entries shed light on specialty options

Choosing your medical specialty is a critical decision. Here are the best-read entries in the AMA’s “Shadow Me” Specialty series.

Specialty Profiles
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What it’s like to be in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Warchol

AMA member Jordan Warchol, MD, finds the most rewarding part of being an emergency physician is getting to help people on one of the worst days of their lives.

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#Best of 2019
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The AMA’s top 10 must-read news stories of the year

Insightful news coverage of trends in physician burnout, Match, and other hot issues drew big clicks from doctors, residents, fellows and medical students.

Physician Health
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The Match process is packed with stress. Ob-gyns aim to fix it.

An ambitious project aims to simplify the ob-gyn Match process by reducing applications and creating a more equitable interview invitation system.

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What it’s like to specialize in dermatology: Shadowing Dr. Peebles

AMA member Klint Peebles, MD, says that that variety and the fast pace make life as a dermatologist exciting.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series