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Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team.

Rachel Clement, MD

Prep for Residency

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10 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Clement

AMA member Rachel Clement, MD, says the most rewarding part of being an anesthesiologist is coming up with plans that address patients’ concerns.
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Ethics

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2 Min Read

How physicians should respond to rising antimicrobial resistance

The surge of treatment-resistant microbes is happening in real time in health care settings across the U.S. Knowing how to deal with it is essential.
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Ethics

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2 Min Read

Why it’s time to scrutinize global medical supply chain security

The failure to make medical supply chains more resilient is a problem, with responsibility spread across the global health ecosystem. Learn more.
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Prep for Residency

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3 Min Read

How to secure letters of recommendation that sparkle

Learn the fundamentals of the endorsements that have a big say on who gets into their top-choice residency program.
Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH

Prep for Residency

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7 Min Read

What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

Prep for Residency

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6 Min Read

What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Ring

Brandi Ring, MD, loves obstetrics and gynecology because there is no typical day or week. The trust she builds with patients as an ob-gyn is “truly amazing.”
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Ethics

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2 Min Read

What should an inpatient psychiatric care site look like?

Reducing patients’ risks of harm to themselves or others needs to be viewed in the context of therapeutic goals. Learn more.
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Resident Wellness

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4 Min Read

Why doctors marry doctors: Exploring medical marriages

Find out how often physicians marry other doctors or other health professionals and why these relationships can carry big upsides.