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What it's like to specialize in physiatry: Shadowing Dr. Amit Patel

AMA member Amit Patel, DO, of Medrina, says one of the big rewards of his practice is seeing geriatric patients regain function.

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Prep for Residency
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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5 Min Read

The bottom line for your patients on new U.S. dietary guidelines

They “flip” the food pyramid and urge avoiding other foods altogether. Find out more and earn CME with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Didn't match? These physician specialties are reapplicant friendly

Missing out on matching doesn’t necessarily preclude you from landing a position in a competitive physician specialty as a reapplicant, data shows.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about cervical cancer prevention

Cervical cancer kills more than 4,000 Americans each year, but these deaths can be prevented. Getting vaccinated against HPV and screened can be a lifesaver.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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5 Min Read

How much of your physician compensation will come from salary?

New research analysis released by the AMA shows that while there are variations by physician specialty and gender, blended compensation dominates.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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New initiatives shape the next phase of well-being work

With Bronze as a starting point, Sutter Health is launching initiatives to support physicians, such as implementing AI to reduce administrative burden.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

Who should perform intricate surgeries on or around the eye?

New Hampshire’s governor is the latest to veto legislation to let optometrists perform complex eye surgeries. Find out why.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Looking to ace Step 1? Here’s how these medical students did it

Start working on your practice questions now. Consider that and other pearls of wisdom from medical students who recently passed the USMLE Step 1. 

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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How Rush dermatology rebuilt culture, access and growth

A five-year transformation tripled access, expanded sites and aligned culture, structure and sustainability at Rush University System for Health.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight