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Career Development

What Does An Allergist Do Common Food Allergens On Plate
Career Development

What Does an Allergist Do?

Learn more about the practice of allergology, its evolution over time, and how one pediatric allergist is changing patient lives.

September 28, 2018
1 min read
Qualities of a neurologist
Career Development

How to Become a Neurologist

What does it take to be a neurologist? Dr. Charles Flippen II, a UCLA neurologist, believes it takes curious, committed, and compassionate individuals.

September 21, 2018
2 min read
A day in the life of ophthalmologist Dr. JoAnn Giaconi
Career Development

What Does an Ophthalmologist Do?

According to Dr. Jo Ann Giaconi, an ophthalmologist helps preserve and improve patient vision by examining the eyes to diagnose and treat problems.

September 21, 2018
2 min read
Ethics Symposium
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Ethics in Medicine

Ethical issues in medicine emerge every day. How clinicians handle these moral dilemmas directly impacts the quality of care and patient experience.

September 14, 2018
2 min read
What Does An Anesthesiologist Do Doctor Holding Patient Hand
Career Development

What Does an Anesthesiologist Do?

Did you know it takes a lot of work to keep an operating room patient stable, including managing blood pressure, heart rate and response to surgery? Learn more

September 14, 2018
2 min read
Benefits of Bilingual Physicians Habla Espanol Question
Career Development

The Benefits of Bilingual Physicians

In a multicultural world, being bilingual in medicine can help reduce the challenges faced by some patients and their families who don’t speak English.

September 04, 2018
1 min read
Pursuing an MD and PhD A group of students attend an MSTP event
Career Development

Pursuing an MD and PhD in a Dual Degree Program

Medical students who want to change policies, work in bioengineering, or conduct groundbreaking research should consider a joint MD and PhD program.

August 03, 2018
2 min read
Reasons to Study Medicine Students in White Coats Pose for Selfie
Career Development

Why Medicine? 3 Reasons to Go to Medical School

Whether medical students are inspired by a love of science or a love of people (or both), here are three reasons to enter the profession.

August 03, 2018
2 min read
Dual Degrees for Future Physician Leaders Illustration of Super Student
Career Development

Dual Degrees for Future Physician Leaders

A dual degree (MD and Master's) program can help future physicians develop the skills they'll need to reshape healthcare delivery across all communities.

July 20, 2018
2 min read
Choosing to Become a Physician Doctor Interviewing Patient
Career Development

How to Become a Doctor

Choosing to become a physician is a decision not to be taken lightly. Medicine is a rewarding and demanding field that requires extensive, varied expertise.

July 20, 2018
2 min read
Types Of Oncology Specialists Mother Hugging Daughter Undergoing Chemotherapy
Career Development

Types of Oncology Specialists

Oncology specialists each focus on a different area of cancer treatment: medicine (such as chemotherapy), radiation, and surgery.

July 20, 2018
2 min read
Caring for Autism Patients Man Holding Child
Career Development

With Autism Diagnosis on the Rise Who Cares for Autism Patients?

Interested in working with autism patients? Fields like psychiatry and neurology play a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients on the spectrum.

July 15, 2018
2 min read
A Quick Look at Pediatric Subspecialties Doctor and Child Patient
Career Development

A Quick Look at Pediatric Subspecialties

Our guide covers the most common pediatric subspecialties, from neonatology and pediatric cardiology to pediatric oncology and infectious diseases.

July 13, 2018
3 min read
Cure for Loneliness A Companion Walks with an Elderly Patient
Career Development

Finding a Cure for Loneliness

Hospitalizations are very precarious times for older people. Companion Care Program volunteers can help these patients feel less lonely during their stay.

July 13, 2018
1 min read
Obstetricians vs Gynecologists What's the Difference? Pregnant woman receiving ultrasound
Career Development

Obstetricians and Gynecologists - What Is the Difference?

Obstetrics and Gynecology. Learn more about these related but distinct specialties and what to expect in terms of training, practice and career growth.

July 13, 2018
1 min read

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