A FASCINATING SPECIALTY IN DEMAND Fascinated by urine, the kidney, and complex renal physiology? Nephrologists are masters of fluid, electrolytes, and acid–base homeostasis. After all, the kidneys are responsible for filtering out impurities from the blood. As part of their diagnostic workup, they analyze acid–base studies, electrolyte panels, and urine collections. In this highly intellectual…
DetailsTHE FAMILY DOCTOR DOES IT ALL Many students enter medical school wanting to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, but find that they love the broader scope of practice of family medicine. Family medicine has the broadest scope of all the specialties. The family doctor sees patients of all ages, and all medical conditions. The family…
DetailsAEROSPACE MEDICINE CLERSKHIP Ever dreamt of being an astronaut? What about being the doctor who takes care of astronauts? If so, then aerospace medicine, and an elective clerkship at NASA might be just for you. Before reading more about the NASA clerkship, you may want to read a recent post about what aerospace medicine is.…
DetailsADVENTURE + MEDICINE = AEROSPACE MEDICINE Aerospace medicine focuses on the clinical care, research, and operational support of the health, safety, and performance of crewmembers and passengers of air and space vehicles, together with the support personnel who assist operation of such vehicles. This population often works and lives in remote, isolated, extreme, or enclosed…
DetailsA CAREER IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE = ACTION AND LIFE SAVING PROCEDURES Nearly all medical students have watched emergency room physicians save lives and cure disease on popular television series. They witness the high drama, witty banter, cool procedures, diagnostic coups, and romance. Life (and medicine), though, is usually nothing like the TV show. Does the…
DetailsRURAL AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES NEED DOCTORS For those who read my blog, or who have been my student, you know that I am a big proponent of healthcare for rural and remote communities in the United States as well as elsewhere. Having lived and worked in rural and remote communities for the bulk of my…
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