The handbook for students contemplating a career in medicine : a guide to choosing a medical specialty : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

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Authors

Lambert, Lisa L.

Advisor

Behforouz, Nancy

Issue Date

2000

Keyword

Degree

Thesis (B.?)

Department

Honors College

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Abstract

This handbook first explores what traits are needed for a student considering medicine as a career, the typical schedule of a doctor, and how the residency matching process works. Next, it discusses in detail the specialties of family practice, hematology/oncology, neurology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, and radiology. It then looks briefly at many other fields of medicine. Finally, it ends with a discussion about benefits, balancing a family and career in medicine, and managed care.