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Earn your Surgery CME at AMA Ed Hub. We make it easy for you to find education based on your needs and interests. Accessible on any device and at any time, courses are available in a variety of formats, so that you can listen, watch, read or interact in ways that best suit your needs.

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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
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Krista Bodrey, MD
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7 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Bodrey

Krista Bodrey, MD, of Confluence Health, says having empathy is essential for a general surgeon, as is being able to handle life-or-death situations.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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6 Min Read

Questions to ask yourself before choosing a physician specialty

First, know thyself. A single question can clarify difficult choices. AMA member physicians share what to ask regarding their respective specialties. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Surgeon operating on a patient's leg
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What it's like to specialize in vascular surgery: Shadowing Dr. Ahmed

Ayman Ahmed, MD, of Marshfield Clinic Health System, says the training is often demanding, but the lifestyle is mostly in line with what he expected.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Reaching for surgical tools in operating room
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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic

Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Philip Gachassin, MD
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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Gachassin

Philip Gachassin, MD, says work-life balance is difficult to achieve as a general surgeon, but making a difference for patients is highly rewarding.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Heather Kowalski, MD
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7 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in pediatric orthopaedic surgery

Heather Kowalski, MD, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at University of Iowa Health Care, feels privileged to help children through scary, stressful times.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about Tommy John surgery

Also known as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, Tommy John surgery changed the game of baseball. Two Henry Ford Health physicians share more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Fever after surgery for blunt abdominal trauma

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 53-year-old man undergoes surgery and develops a fever on eighth postoperative day. What's the next best step in management?

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USMLE® Step 1 & 2
Kaplan USMLE Step 2 Prep Questions