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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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Physicians discuss medical errors

What helps physicians after committing a serious medical error? Here’s how experienced physicians have learned to cope with medical errors and to grow professionally despite challenging experiences in practice.

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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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6 tips to ace video interviews for residency

Application fees and travel expenses for residency can be costly, which is why program directors are piloting new ways to interview applicants via videoconferencing. Follow these expert tips for success, should your prospective residency programs offer video interviews.

Transition to Residency
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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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Will gender influence your specialty? Physicians offer insights

Does gender impact the culture of a specialty? Get the inside scoop with unique perspectives from women in psychiatry, adolescent medicine and internal medicine—plus their top tips for success in the field.

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