Residency Spotlight: Insights for Medical Students
This series is crafted for medical students, offering an inside view of different specialties through the eyes of residents. Gain practical insights into daily routines, challenges, and rewards to guide your residency application and help you find the right fit.
Residency Spotlight: Insights for Medical Students
This series is crafted for medical students, offering an inside view of different specialties through the eyes of residents. Gain practical insights into daily routines, challenges, and rewards to guide your residency application and help you find the right fit.
Dr. Dan Reyes shares his path from being a high school science teacher to becoming an emergency physician. He highlights the fast-paced, dynamic nature of emergency medicine, where quick thinking and adaptability are crucial. Dr. Reyes encourages students from non-traditional backgrounds to explore emergency medicine and shares practical advice for transitioning.
Dr. Joshua Roshal describes how his passion for procedural work and hands-on care led him to general surgery. He highlights the demands of the field, where precision and resilience are critical, and shares insights into the rewards of surgery. Dr. Roshal offers advice to aspiring surgeons on how to balance the challenges of residency with patient care.
Dr. Kelvin Liao discusses his path into internal medicine, sharing the challenges and rewards of managing complex medical cases. He highlights the broad scope of internal medicine, where doctors form long-term relationships with patients. Dr. Liao offers practical tips for students interested in internal medicine and shares how he navigated residency challenges.
Dr. Gregg Khodorov shares how his education in both medicine and business led him to interventional radiology. He emphasizes the role of technology and precision in image-guided procedures, which allow for minimally invasive treatments. Dr. Khodorov advises students interested in radiology to explore the potential of combining clinical care and tech-driven innovation.
Dr. William Signorile discusses his journey into neurology, focusing on his fascination with the brain and nervous system. He highlights the challenges of diagnosing and treating neurological disorders and the unique intellectual demands of the field. Dr. Signorile shares advice for students interested in neuroscience and explains how to navigate the rigors of residency.
Dr. Kristi Blackledge shares her passion for women’s health and explains how OB-GYN combines both surgical and medical care. She highlights the diverse range of patient cases, from routine care to complex surgeries, and offers practical advice for aspiring OB-GYNs. Dr. Blackledge provides insights into how to balance residency challenges with career fulfillment.
Dr. Arjun Watane shares how exploring various medical fields eventually led him to ophthalmology. He emphasizes the rewarding aspect of restoring vision and explains the balance between medical treatment and surgical care. Dr. Watane offers advice for students interested in ophthalmology, encouraging them to explore rotations and experiences.
Dr. Jason Yang discusses his passion for orthopedic surgery, where he helps patients regain mobility after injuries. He highlights the physical and intellectual demands of the field, focusing on how surgeons restore patients’ quality of life. Dr. Yang shares advice for students interested in surgery, emphasizing the importance of resilience and precision.
Dr. Palak Patel shares her journey into PM&R, a field focused on improving patients’ function and quality of life after injury or illness. He highlights the challenges and rewards of working in rehabilitation medicine, where patience and compassion are essential. Dr. Patel offers advice for students exploring the intersection of clinical care and patient recovery.
Dr. Alex Sun explains how his background in biomedical engineering led him to pursue plastic surgery, a specialty that requires both creativity and technical precision. He shares insights into the field, which focuses on restoring both form and function for patients. Dr. Sun offers practical advice for aspiring surgeons, encouraging hands-on experience and mentorship.
Dr. Naweed Karimi explains how his psychiatry rotation in medical school sparked his passion for mental health care. He highlights the role of communication and empathy in building relationships with patients. Dr. Karimi offers advice for students interested in psychiatry, encouraging them to explore this patient-centered specialty, which focuses on emotional well-being.
Dr. Shane Neibart discusses his passion for radiation oncology and how he chose the field to help cancer patients. He highlights the technical and emotional challenges of oncology and the precision required for radiation therapy. Dr. Neibart shares advice for students interested in oncology, emphasizing the importance of empathy and resilience.
Dr. Sharath Reddy shares his experiences in urology, a specialty that combines both surgery and medical management. He discusses the diversity of patient cases in urology, from surgical procedures to long-term care, and shares advice for students seeking a versatile specialty. Dr. Reddy emphasizes the importance of exploring both surgical and medical fields.