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What it's like to specialize in rheumatology: Shadowing Dr. Seo

An associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine offers frank insights into his specialty.

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Report reveals severity of burnout by specialty

Topping the list: emergency physicians, with nearly 60% reporting burnout—up from 50% in 2013. How can organizations address this pressing issue?

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What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Gupta

A hospitalist at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center offers insights into this relatively new specialty.

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What it's like to specialize in geriatrics: Shadowing Dr. Lammers

A geriatrician with more than 30 years in practice offers frank insights into his specialty, including the challenges of caring for a fragile population.

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Best of 2016: Specialty series
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“Shadow Me” series offers frank insights on specialty choice

The most valuable advice on medical specialty choice comes from those in practice. These are five best-read entries in our “Shadow Me” series.

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Best of 2016: Top stories
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Our 5 most popular stories of 2016

Dating, marriage, Match, burnout. When stories had a personal dimension, they hit home. These were our best-read articles this year.

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Another perspective on sleep medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rosen

Dr. Rosen provides insights for students considering specializing in sleep medicine, including how her lifestyle compares with what she envisioned in med school.

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What it's like to be in sleep medicine: Shadowing Dr. Chervin

A clinical sleep specialist has a positive impact on the health, productivity, quality of life and enjoyment of waking hours of patients. One physician involved in patient care, research and education describes his work.

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Medical students test-drive clinical skills before rotations

Preparing to treat their first patients, medical students eagerly seek guidance from experienced specialists in workshops to practice clinical skills. A safe setting allows them to learn from their mistakes before rotations begin.

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