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Jill Kacher Cobb, MD
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What it's like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Kacher Cobb

Jill Kacher Cobb, MD, of Sutter Health, says connecting with patients and gaining their trust brings joy in practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. 

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Carl Lambert, MD
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What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Lambert

Carl Lambert, MD, of Rush Medical Center, says the best part of family medicine is journeying and seeing patients through challenging situations. 

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Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD
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What it’s like in academic family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rouhbakhsh

Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says academic family medicine can be situated in community-based hospitals, allowing flexibility in where to live.

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What life is like in 10 specialties—from the physicians who know

Shadowing a physician is the best way to learn about life in their specialty. Exploring these insights from dozens of them is the next best thing.

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FREIDA™ Specialty Guide

The AMA’s specialty guide offers the details medical students need to know to simplify the specialty selection process.

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Ellen Mateo, MD
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What it's like to specialize in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Mateo

Ellen Mateo, MD, of Confluence Health, says a rewarding aspect of being a pediatrician is witnessing sick children recover in a nurturing environment.

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Krista Bodrey, MD
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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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What it's really like in diagnostic radiology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one diagnostic radiologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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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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Christopher Davis, MD
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What it's like to specialize in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Davis

Christopher Davis, MD, of Confluence Health, says what makes emergency medicine challenging is also what makes it rewarding: it is a safety net.

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