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Evaluating a disability policy

There are several important provisions every physician should consider when evaluating a disability insurance policy.

Residency Finance
Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD
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9 Min Read

What it’s like in academic family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rouhbakhsh

Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says academic family medicine can be situated in community-based hospitals, allowing flexibility in where to live.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

When residency program signals matter—and when they probably don’t

Latest NRMP survey shows how program directors are really using signals sent by residency applicants. Learn how to build a smart signaling strategy.

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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7 Min Read

What life is like in 10 specialties—from the physicians who know

Shadowing a physician is the best way to learn about life in their specialty. Exploring these insights from dozens of them is the next best thing.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
AMA Research Challenge
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4 Min Read

5 reasons to showcase your work in the AMA Research Challenge

It’s one of the biggest academic contests in medicine. Find out all the great reasons medical students and resident physicians should take part.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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5 Min Read

Let your passions drive your research in medical school, residency

Physicians who have made their mark with health equity research detail what medical students and residents should keep in mind to succeed.

Health Equity
Ellen Mateo, MD
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4 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Mateo

Ellen Mateo, MD, of Confluence Health, says a rewarding aspect of being a pediatrician is witnessing sick children recover in a nurturing environment.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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7 Min Read

What I wish I knew in medical school about away rotations

An emergency medicine attending draws from his experience, offering tips on how to maximize away rotations for learning and self-discovery.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

What it’s like in general surgery—from 3 physicians who know

Shadowing one general 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
Health System Spotlight