Category Archives: Choosing a specialty

Medical school’s out for summer?

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Sam

Remember your summer days growing up? Laying out beside the community pool, chasing the ice cream truck down the cul-de-sac, sleeping in, staying up late watching movies. That was the life—was being the operative word in that sentence. Med students, … Continue reading →

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Planning your job search with short term and long term goals

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Britt

At The Doctor Job, our goal is always to help physicians find the perfect job for them. We don’t expect doctors to settle for just any job in an area when there is a better position to be found. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Marketing, Choosing a specialty, Job Search Tips, Physician Jobs, Physician Recruiting, Suspended licenses, The Doctor Job success story | 1 Comment

More factors to consider when choosing a specialty

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Terry

To continue where I left off, here are three more factors to consider when choosing your medical specialty: 4) Make sure to factor in lifestyle considerations. Before choosing a specialty, the potential physician should spend time evaluating his or her … Continue reading →

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Medical specialties: think before you choose

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Terry

Terry is one of the staff of writers for The Doctor Job. Do you need your personal statement edited, or do you need help in writing one from the beginning? Click here for more information. Once in a while when … Continue reading →

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Should poor test scores/grades be mentioned in a personal statement?

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Terry

Terry is one of the staff of writers for The Doctor Job. Do you need your personal statement edited, or do you need help in writing one from the beginning? Click here for more information. There is no simple “yes” … Continue reading →

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Specialty talk for medical students: Pathology

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Nimish

This is just a brief article discussing Pathology for those medical students and FMGs who are still considering which medical specialty to enter. We’ll have these articles occasionally to act as a resource for anyone trying to make the most … Continue reading →

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