specialization

I want to specialize because I heard many people said that if you’ve good grades, specialize, which makes me feel like being a specialist is much better than being a GP in terms of money and lifestyle. I’m a D1, so I don’t know which specialties I’m interested in yet, but I want to get good...

Hey, I’m a sophomore at an undergraduate program in Texas (I’m a US citizen with a US passport). I’m currently completing pre medical requirements with an Interdisciplinary Degree (foundations in natural sciences and arts and humanities, with a concentration in health). I want to go medical...

Hey everyone. Can someone give me an explanation or timeline on how you decide and get into a specialization? I mean do you just randomly decide you wanna do it then apply? What is a "residency" ? Is it like med school where ur just working and getting a little pay? Or do u have to pay like...

I realize the simple answer is no. But I have heard a lot of emphasis on this given our shortage of primary care docs, and more than a few schools specifically mention it in their mission statement. I personally don't want to be a primary care doctor. I've shadowed one, I have great respect...

I’ve been dealing with a TFCC tear and ECU tendon strain with instability in the wrist since I graduated five years ago. Both problems only made themselves known after I graduated and moved in to full time practice. Based on symptoms, I’ve been told that the problem has been there since my...

Very happy to have a decision to make. Just having a hard time making said decision. Being from PA, I have instate tuition at both Temple and Pitt, so these schools would be a lot cheaper for me to attend, with Pitt being slightly cheaper. However, the location of Temple is better as it is...

Hey everyone, As I'm making my way through my DPT program at University of St. Augustine, I'm contemplating what my career plans will be post-graduation. I know that I will definitely want to do Orthopedic PT, and my ultimate goal is to reach a level of competence and experience that will make...

Hello, Pardon my ignorance. I am new to the idea of becoming a veterinarian. I heard that veterinarians can teach at a vet school if they have a PhD or if they have a specialization under their belt. My question is if it is parallel to the specialization that human physicians do? How would it...