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Road to Residency Series

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HOD Delegate Rosters & Certification

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Oct 16, 2025 ·

Look out! As pickleball’s popularity soars, so do eye injuries

A JAMA Ophthalmology study finds alarming rise in pickleball-related eye injuries. Learn what else physicians are reading in JAMA Network journals.

Publications & Newsletters

Amanjot Sethi, MD

Oct 14, 2025 ·

Creating space for physicians to rest, reflect and reconnect

The Permanente Medical Group’s retreats show how physician well-being programs restore connection, compassion and meaning in medicine.

Physician Health

Health System Spotlight

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Residents in these specialties are most likely to stay after training

Latest AMA survey data shows how many resident physicians plan to stay put after GME—and sheds light on the specialties most likely to do so.

Specialty Profiles

Thriving in Residency

Ammar Husan, MD

What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Husan

AMA member Ammar Husan, MD, of Ochsner LSU Health, says there is one word that sums up the whole reward of being a family physician: relationships.

Specialty Profiles

"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

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5 doctors, 5 career paths: What residents should consider

In the AMA’s new series, physicians reflect on what factors shaped their choices about where to work and what they needed to thrive.

Transition to Attending

Finding My Place in Medicine

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Finding my place in medicine: Anuj Bhatnagar, MD, family physician

From hospitals to private practice, Dr. Bhatnagar explains how reclaiming autonomy and pay transparency reshaped his career.

Transition to Attending

Finding My Place in Medicine

Gillian Alex, MD

Finding my place in medicine: Gillian Alex, MD, thoracic surgeon

For Dr. Alex, strong mentorship at Rush University System for Health made all the difference in her decision to join the team.

Transition to Attending

Finding My Place in Medicine

Roxanne Tyroch, MD

Finding my place in medicine: Roxanne Tyroch, MD, internist

Dr. Tyroch built her own private practice to reflect her values—proving that with vision and courage, physicians can shape their ideal work life.

Transition to Attending

Finding My Place in Medicine

Suzanna Fox, MD

Finding my place in medicine: Suzanna Fox, MD, ob-gyn

Dr. Fox chose Advocate Health after building early trust and connection during residency, shaping her 34-year ob-gyn career in Charlotte.

Transition to Attending

Finding My Place in Medicine