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What it’s like in internal medicine: Shadowing Dr. Hingle

Susan Thompson Hingle, MD, enjoys her specialty because it offers the  ability to form meaningful, long-term relationships with patients.

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For 4th year, students get specialty-specific prep for residency

A program at University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry aims to help students prepare for residency by highlighting specialty-specific competencies.

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Pilot project offers another view of Match applicants’ skills

A new video interview component is aimed at allowing students to show qualities that might not be as evident through other metrics.

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Shadowing reveals more efficient ways to practice medicine

At a Washington state health system, physicians are shadowed by consultants who offer ways to improve workflow, cut clicks without compromising care.

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What it’s like to specialize in addiction medicine: Shadowing Dr. Baxter

Meet Louis E. Baxter, MD, who says patience with insurers and patients with substance-use disorders is needed to thrive in this specialty.

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What it’s like to specialize in urology: Shadowing Dr. McNeil

Meet Brian Keith McNeil, MD, who says affability, availability, ability and empathy are key to succeeding as a urologist.

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Chicago programs collaborate to cut residency interview travel costs

The emergency medicine programs at Northwestern and University of Chicago are working together to save residency interviewees money and mileage.

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Prepare now for one of residency’s biggest hurdles: Sticker shock

New residents have to allocate for rent, food, utilities, student loans, transportation and so much more. Here are some pointers for them.

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What it’s like in critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Bosslet

In this specialty, death is a daily reality. To help families with often heartbreaking decisions is an awesome responsibility.

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