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Erica Bechtel, MD
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What it's like to specialize in PM&R: Shadowing Dr. Bechtel

For Erica Bechtel, MD, of Confluence Health, the reward in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is helping patients regain function.

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Jeffrey Pratt, MD
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What it's like to specialize in orthopaedic surgery: Shadowing Dr. Pratt

Jeffrey Pratt, MD, MPH, of Confluence Health, says one of the keys to being a successful orthopaedic surgeon is committing to the work on a daily basis.

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Jill Kacher Cobb, MD
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What it's like to specialize in anesthesiology: Shadowing Dr. Kacher Cobb

Jill Kacher Cobb, MD, of Sutter Health, says connecting with patients and gaining their trust brings joy in practicing medicine as an anesthesiologist. 

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Carl Lambert, MD
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What it’s like in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Lambert

Carl Lambert, MD, of Rush Medical Center, says the best part of family medicine is journeying and seeing patients through challenging situations. 

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Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD
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What it’s like in academic family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Rouhbakhsh

Rambod Rouhbakhsh, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says academic family medicine can be situated in community-based hospitals, allowing flexibility in where to live.

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What life is like in 10 specialties—from the physicians who know

Shadowing a physician is the best way to learn about life in their specialty. Exploring these insights from dozens of them is the next best thing.

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Ellen Mateo, MD
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What it's like to specialize in pediatrics: Shadowing Dr. Mateo

Ellen Mateo, MD, of Confluence Health, says a rewarding aspect of being a pediatrician is witnessing sick children recover in a nurturing environment.

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Krista Bodrey, MD
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What it's like to specialize in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Bodrey

Krista Bodrey, MD, of Confluence Health, says having empathy is essential for a general surgeon, as is being able to handle life-or-death situations.

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What it's really like in diagnostic radiology—from 4 physicians who know

Shadowing one diagnostic radiologist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from four of them is the next best thing.

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