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Nariman Heshmati, MD
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8 Min Read

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

As an ob-gyn, AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, shares that when a difficult event like a miscarriage occurs, you share in that pain with your patient.

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

From day 1 to Match Day, these medical student specialty picks stick

Choosing your physician specialty? Data reveals which specialties are most “sticky” and which ones are picked most often by those who change direction.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency
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5 Min Read

Do physicians need to switch jobs to climb the career ladder?

Newly published research shows that is often the case in academic surgery. Learn what the data shows and get tips to find a lasting physician career fit.

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Physician Health
Transitioning to Practice
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9 Min Read

Women physicians face heavier burdens and higher burnout risk

Across 12 years of surveys, women physicians had higher burnout and lower work-life integration than men. Health systems can help by easing admin load.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Demystifying a new tool for early lung cancer detection

Bayhealth’s mobile classroom lets students and neighbors explore Ion robotic bronchoscopy, boosting awareness, screening and career interest.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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6 Min Read

Teamwork gives Washington state new approach to credentialing

Questions on the state’s physician credentialing reform have been revised to better support physician well-being. Find out how it happened.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Joy in Medicine magazine: Ochsner Health
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10 Min Read

Fighting physician burnout with innovation and teamwork

Ochsner Health is enhancing doctors’ experiences by streamlining workflows, using AI, improving patient communication and prioritizing well-being.

Physician Health
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8 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about polio

There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented. Danielle Grant, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares more about polio vaccination.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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7 Min Read

How do residency programs rank you? Top 5 factors PDs consider

Explore the survey data that shows what residency program directors see as most important, and why one special day carries big weight.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency