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How to know you’re picking the right physician subspecialty

You may have entered residency with a certain path in mind, but it’s OK to change your mind. Three steps will help you confirm your career direction.

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Medical Fellowships
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How to give resident physicians the peer support they need

How much does peer support matter? Exclusive AMA survey data tells the tale. Learn how residency programs can create space for it to flourish.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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One key to success as a medical student advocate? Showing up

Medical student advocacy can build your career, and the AMA can help. But don’t forget that your work in medical school comes first.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
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Resident physician benefits—what’s usually offered and what is not

Parking and gym perks are common for residents, but vital benefits that help with long-term financial stability are often unavailable. 

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
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What I wish I knew in residency to think through my first job offer

As you transition to practice, look beyond salary, says AMA member Brandi Ring, MD. Dig deep on financial details and don’t forget to do a vibe check.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 tips to help resident physicians build strong ties with attendings

Can you pass the “3 a.m. test”? That is one of the measures of how well you are getting along with your attending.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
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Find leadership opportunities with the AMA sections

AMA sections (groups) provide ample opportunities for physicians and medical students to be leaders and make a positive impact on the profession and patients' lives.

Leadership
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What I wish I knew in residency about being an employed physician

AMA member Alisha Reiss, MD, didn’t get all the info she needed about the employed setting in residency. One tip: Don’t get wowed by that first offer.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Willie Underwood III, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

A urological surgeon from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Underwood will become AMA president in June 2026. Catch up on the other AMA election results.

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