Staff News Writer

AMA member Jenny Ngo, MD, says burnout is prevalent in her specialty, but the rewards of a job well done are profound.

AMA member Huzaifah Salat, MD, says that new technology is bringing care to patients sooner, but you need to be careful how you use it.

AMA member Cuckoo Choudhary, MD, stayed with Jefferson Health after her fellowship because it provided the support and growth she was looking for.

Erica Kaufman West, MD, says the schedule for infectious disease is a little unpredictable, but the great reward is finding the diagnosis others couldn’t.

AMA member Darren Gitelman, MD, says the lack of cures is a challenge, but being able to provide answers to difficult questions is a major reward.

AMA member Dalia Davood, MD, says the rewards as an ob-gyn are unlike any other specialty's, but you need to be prepared for unpredictable hours.

AMA member Humberto Bailey, MD, of Advocate Health, is happy in his health system because it gives him the opportunity to pursue multiple interests.

AMA member Benjamin Scott, MD, of Medrina, says physiatry requires active listening and a desire to understand the totality of patients’ needs.