Specialties

What it's like to be in vascular surgery: Shadowing Dr. Aziz

Learn what it’s like to practice vascular surgery in a university hospital. Dr. Faisal Aziz shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients.

Nov 16, 2015 ·

AMA presents award to former American Academy of Pediatrics CEO

The AMA presented Errol R. Alden, M.D., former executive director and CEO of the AAP, with the Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award.

Press Releases

Nov 5, 2015 ·

AMA members take on new med ed leadership roles

These AMA members were recently appointed by external organizations to leadership positions. These individuals were nominated by the AMA to the respective organizations. Each organization made the final appointment decision from among the candidates it received:

Leadership

Sep 29, 2015 ·

6 Min Read

What it's like to be in adolescent and internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber

As a med student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in adolescent and/or internal medicine? Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, talks about how her practice lifestyle, challenges of caring for patients and other topics.

Sep 29, 2015 ·

5 Min Read

What it's like to be in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Reardon

When it comes to choosing a medical specialty, do you ever wonder what it would be like to pursue psychiatry? Claudia Reardon, MD, an assistant professor and psychiatrist shares insights to help you decide if a career in psychiatry is a good fit for you.

Jun 30, 2015 ·

4 Min Read

What it's like to be in interventional radiology: Shadowing Dr. Ding

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in interventional radiology? Alex Ding, MD, shares what it’s like to work in a hospital-based practice.

Jun 17, 2015 ·

5 Min Read

What it's like to be in sports medicine: Shadowing Dr. Vasudevan

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation? Meet John Vasudevan, MD, a physiatrist who shares what his practice is like and offers advice about his specialty.

Jun 17, 2015 ·

3 Min Read

What it's like to be in physical medicine and rehabilitation: Shadowing Dr. Wolfe

Choosing your specialty is an important decision. Find out what it’s like to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Claire Wolfe shares insights on her field of practice, work/life balance and more.

Jun 9, 2015 ·