Choosing a Specialty

Drawn to Innovation? Then Set Your Sights on Ophthalmology Dr Charles Wykoff, a retina clinician-scientist, explains how recent breakthroughs have added to the joys that come with choosing ophthalmology as a specialty.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 06, 2017
Why Should I Choose Your Specialty? Numerous factors weigh in on a medical student's decision to practice a specific specialty. Here are some of the questions to ask of any specialist making a case for their profession.
February 28, 2017
Choosing a Specialty: A Letter to a Medical Student In response to a curious med student, Dr Nassir Ghaemi recounts his own experiences in the field of psychiatry.
January 04, 2017
If You Like Science and a Challenge, Consider Oncology An oncologist dispels myths about the specialty of medical oncology.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 02, 2013
Child Psychiatry Is Amazing As a specialty choice, child psychiatry is medical school's best-kept secret. Here's why you should consider it.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 12, 2012
The Path to Pathology One of the most scholastic specialties, pathology marries basic science with the clinical disciplines.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 05, 2012
Plastic Surgeons: The Rock Stars of Medicine? A field vast in scope, plastic surgery allows you the privilege of changing your patients' lives for the better, says Dr. Anthony Youn.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 29, 2012
Electing Endocrinology The endocrinologist may be a patient's last hope in fitting together seemingly unrelated symptoms and arriving at a solution, says Dr. Donald Bergman.
Experts And Viewpoints, June 21, 2012
Can I Talk You Out of Neurology? Consider these reasons why neurology is a daunting specialty choice – and why you might want to make it anyway.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 17, 2012
Pick PM&R Physical medicine and rehabilitation -- PM&R -- is known for its upbeat patient atmosphere, optimal work-life balance, and generous compensation, says Dr. Sara Cohen.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 14, 2011
Why I Love General Internal Medicine On the fence about pursuing primary care? A general internist shares his reasons for choosing the specialty.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 12, 2011
Emergency Medicine: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Emergency physicians can have a major impact on patients' lives, but they often are confronted with difficult situations. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of this specialty.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 30, 2011
Surgery May Be the Most Noble Choice of All In medicine, there's no other specialty that demands the breadth of knowledge and skills, and that encompasses the pleasures of accomplishment and pain of failure, says Dr. Sidney Schwab.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 06, 2011
Psychiatry Is Seeing Life From the Inside Out Psychiatrists are physicians who appreciate the connection between mind and body, says Dr. Tracey Marks.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 24, 2011
Why Pediatrics Is Priceless What helps make this profession so desirable is the long-term relationships that you build with children and their families.
Experts And Viewpoints, June 08, 2011
The Time Is Right to Opt for Anesthesiology Numerous advantages attract medical students to this specialty, says Dr. Alex Macario.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 09, 2011
Opting for Ob/Gyn An experienced obstetrician-gynecologist explains what's involved in the practice of this specialty.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 05, 2011
Catching the ID Bug Infectious disease physician Mark Crislip gives the scoop on his specialty.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 02, 2011
Gastroenterology: Engaging Your Mind and Your Hands If you like detective novels, you just might enjoy gastroenterology.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 15, 2011
Want Job Satisfaction? Choose Geriatrics Dr. Eric Widera explains why caring for the elderly is so rewarding.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 25, 2011

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