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9 JAMA resources for surgeons to share with patients

Many of the most common surgical interventions are explained in these JAMA Patient Pages to help patients make informed decisions. Save and share with your patients.

Publications & Newsletters

How to become a general surgeon?

A general surgeon has principal expertise in the diagnosis and care of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, breast, skin, and blood vessels. A general surgeon is also trained in the treatment of patients who are injured or critically ill, and in the care of pediatric and cancer patients.

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8 things to do if you aren’t getting enough residency interviews

How many residency interviews is enough? When should you adjust application strategy? Take these steps if your interview count’s on the low side.  

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Transition to Residency
The Road to Residency
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Are you ready for residency? Specialty choice may tell the tale

The overwhelming majority of PGY-1s from U.S. medical schools meet program directors’ expectations, but the results vary by specialty.

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Specialty Profiles
The Road to Residency
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When health care teams run short, physician burnout rises

AMA data shows how inadequate staffing takes a toll on well-being and retention across physician specialties. Smart health systems are making a change.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians

"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it's like in a particular specialty? Shadowing a doctor offers valuable insights to help determine whether a career in certain specialty is a good fit for you. Meet featured physicians in the AMA’s  “Shadow Me” Specialty Series, which offers advice directly from physicians about life in their specialties.

Shadow a Surgeon
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Considering fellowship? Check in on the latest applicant trends

The competitiveness picture looks different for fellowship. Dive into the NRMP’s 2025 appointment-year fellowship Match data for subspecialty information. 

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Medical Fellowships
Thriving in Residency
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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.

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Finding My Place in Medicine
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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.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine

HOD Specialty Societies

The House of Delegates (HOD) is the legislative and policy-making body of the American Medical Association. State medical associations and national medical specialty societies are represented in the HOD along with AMA sections, national societies such as AMWA, AOA and the NMA, professional interest medical associations, and the federal services, including the Public Health Service.

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Are physician salaries going up for your specialty?

Data from a top physician recruiting firm shows physician specialist salaries are on the rise in many in-demand fields. Dig into the details.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Why burnout takes a different form for women resident physicians

Women residents report more doctor burnout than their male colleagues. Find out why, and learn what can be done to improve female residents’ well-being.

Resident Wellness