RHEUMATOLOGY: DISEASES OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMS Rheumatologists treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system such as osteoarthritis and gout in addition to complex systemic diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology is a subspecialty, meaning that you must first train in another specialty before undertaking a fellowship to become a rheumatologist. There are two routes to…
PSYCHIATRY: THE MEDICAL SIDE OF MENTAL HEALTH As physicians who treat the mentally ill, psychiatrists have some of the most rewarding long-term relationships with their patients. This is an interdisciplinary specialty, well-suited for doctors who wish to use the broadest of all skills—psychosocial, scientific, and clinical. Historically, psychotherapy has always formed the core of psychiatry.…
What Specialty Should You Choose? This is a question that many premedical and medical students ask themselves. This can be one of the most important decisions you will make in your career. Medical school provides you the opportunity to explore several specialties during your two years of clinical rotations. Medical students spend the second half…
Do you already know what medical specialty you want to practice? Many of you already do. While others are still exploring. Regardless, joining one of the many medical specialty organizations in the US is a great way to get started. Many of these organizations offer free or discounted membership to international medical students. The following…