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What it's like to be in nephrology: Shadowing Dr. Desai

After med school, what specialty would be a good fit? If you wonder what it’s like to be a nephrologist, read about Dr. Tejas Desai. From patient load to key personality traits, discover if this field is worth a closer look.

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What it's like to be in otolaryngology: Shadowing Dr. Gillespie

Learn what daily life is like as an ear, nose and throat physician. Dr. Christina Gillespie discusses work-life balance as an otolaryngologist. Dr. Gillespie also offers advice to women med students on choosing a specialty.

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What it's like to be in vascular surgery: Shadowing Dr. Aziz

Learn what it’s like to practice vascular surgery in a university hospital. Dr. Faisal Aziz shares some of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients.

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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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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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What it's like to be in interventional radiology: Shadowing Dr. Ding

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to specialize in interventional radiology? Alex Ding, MD, shares what it’s like to work in a hospital-based practice.

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