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Medical specialties with the highest burnout rates

Work satisfaction is an indicator of stress and burnout. A survey by the AMA and the Mayo Clinic looked at physician burnout by medical specialty. List of burnout shows specialty rates have increased in 3 years.

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Top 5 topics for the medical community in 2015

The top five topics for physicians in 2015 dealt with burnout, specialty choice, putting patients first, electronic health records, and work-life balance. Read highlights on each topic.

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Medical specialty choice under the microscope in 2015

From choosing a specialty as a med student to applying to sub-specialty fellowships as a resident to how physicians ranked them, many aspects of medical specialties were top of mind in 2015.

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What it's like to be in infectious disease: Shadowing Dr. Nahass

Learning about different specialties helps when it’s time to choose where you’d like to focus your medical training. Ronald Nahass, MD, an infectious diseases specialist discusses what it’s like to be in private practice.

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What it's like to be in infectious disease: Shadowing Dr. Schmitt

Interested in a specialty in infectious diseases? Find out more about this practice area is to read a profile of Steven K. Schmitt, MD. See what he has to say about some of the challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients.

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Top specialties for fellowship applicants: 2015 Match at a glance

Which specialties attract the most fellowship applicants? Competition varies by specialty. Here are a few that stood out among last year’s match for fellowship applicants.

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What it's like to be in adolescent medicine: Shadowing Dr. Barangan

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in adolescent medicine? Meet Caroline Barangan, MD, a 12-year veteran of adolescent medicine. Read her insights to help determine whether a career in adolescent medicine might be a good fit for you.

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What it's like to be in adolescent and internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rohr-Kirchgraber

As a med student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in adolescent and/or internal medicine? Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, talks about how her practice lifestyle, challenges of caring for patients and other topics.

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What it's like to be in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Reardon

When it comes to choosing a medical specialty, do you ever wonder what it would be like to pursue psychiatry? Claudia Reardon, MD, an assistant professor and psychiatrist shares insights to help you decide if a career in psychiatry is a good fit for you.

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