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What it's like to be in palliative care: Shadowing Dr. Edmonds

After med school, what specialty would be a good fit? If you wonder what it’s like to be palliative care, meet Kyle Edmonds, MD. Find out what he feels is the most rewarding aspect of caring for patients and other insights. "palliative care doctor","palliative doctor","palliative care physician"

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What it's like to be a pediatrician: Shadowing Dr. Berkowitz

Figuring out what medical specialty to choose can be tough if you don’t know a lot about your options. Find out if pediatrics is right for you by reading a profile of Carol Berkowitz, MD. She discusses topics from a typical day to the challenges she faces when caring for children.

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How medical specialties vary by gender

Recent data show gender may affect what and where future physicians practice. A report by the Association of American Medical Colleges identified the top specialties among 86,439 residents in the class of 2013-2014.

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What specialty physicians need in new models of care

Innovative ideas that focus on specific diseases and patient populations could soon be tested with physician specialists through new care delivery and payment models the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to support.

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