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What it’s like to specialize in otolaryngology: Shadowing Dr. Jones

The specialty involves an exciting variety of in-office and procedural care for everything from tonsillectomies to serious head-and-neck cancer cases.

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Recruiter overload: How you compare with other medical residents

Final-year residents are bombarded by recruiter emails and phone calls, but not all types of residents are in the same boat on this front.

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What it’s like to specialize in pathology: Shadowing Dr. Riddle

Nicole Riddle, MD, feels that the most rewarding aspect of being a pathologist is knowing that the right patient care starts with what she helps provide—the correct diagnosis.

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Why student-loan forgiveness is making primary care more attractive

A decade’s worth of data from osteopathic medical graduates finds that those making use of loan-forgiveness or repayment programs were likelier to opt for primary care specialties.

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3 medical specialties, 3 common misconceptions

An internist, a psychiatrist and a neurologist discuss some misunderstandings that medical students may have about their medical specialties.

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What it’s like to specialize in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Hart

Dionne Hart, MD, cannot describe what happens on a “typical day” in her life as a psychiatrist, but feels fortunate to work in a field where each day she has new challenges.

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Residents share 4 tips for assessing specialty lifestyle

Pondering your career beyond medical school? Get tips on picking a medical specialty from those who have been in your shoes.

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What it’s like to specialize in hematology: Shadowing Dr. Lee

Alfred Lee, MD, PhD, says that hematology is a very interesting and complex field that crosses all disciplines. Find out more about the specialty of hematology.

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The top 5 medical specialties with the highest student-loan debts

Wondering how much you might owe before even starting practice in a particular specialty? We have the figures.

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