You don ’t have to love your specialty. Here’s why.

It’s that time of year where upcoming fourth-year students are frantically preparing applications for their chosen specialties.   Statements like “I LOVE psoriasis,” and “’I’m fascinated by the colon,” are heard from eager, smiling, seemingly-passionate faces when asking preceptors for a “strong letter of recommendation.’” But what about you? You know, the one whose specialty decision-making process feels more like being tossed into an M.C. Escher lithograph than the instant, undeniable attraction between Kim and Kanye. Relax. It’s going to be OK.  And, you’re not alone. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Education Residency Source Type: blogs