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What it’s like in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Cohle

Stephen Cohle, MD, says a good forensic pathologist should be inquisitive and have a willingness to dig deep on cases where no answer is immediately apparent.

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Medical specialty choice: Make the most of informational interviews

Gleaning insights while in medical school from physicians already practicing a medical specialty is far preferable to “if I only knew” moments later.

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What we learned about medical specialty choice in 2018

From burnout to payouts, this was a big year for coverage of specialty specific data. Here are a few of our greatest hits.

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What it’s like to specialize in medical genetics: Shadowing Dr. Abbott

Mary-Alice Abbott, MD, PhD, says that medical genetics allows you to practice at the cutting edge of science during an incredible time in medicine.

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Residency Match: The 7 most competitive medical specialties

What are the most competitive specialties in the residency Match for U.S. medical school grads? Here’s what the data says.

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What it’s like in pediatric critical care: Shadowing Dr. Kuppy

Joanna Kuppy, MD, says she loves the acuity and thinking involved with pediatric critical care medicine, but her favorite thing is seeing children come back to visit after recovery.

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

Ryan Terlecki, MD, says urologists must feel comfortable discussing deeply intimate health issues with patients.

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What it’s like in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Caruso

For James Caruso, MD, the ability to provide closure for families in cases of unexpected death is greatly rewarding.

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Top specialties for medical fellowship applicants: 2018 at a glance

More physicians matched for fellowship positions in 2018 than ever before. Find out which choices were most popular and which subspecialties were most competitive.

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