So You Want to Be

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So You Want to Be an Emergency Medicine Doctor

If you like the idea of high pressure, adrenaline, and saving people’s lives, emergency medicine may be the perfect fit for you. In this post, we debunk some public perception myths of emergency medicine and give it to you straight.

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So You Want to Be a Trauma Surgeon

In this episode of So You Want to Be, let’s talk about what it means to do trauma surgery, the training process, and some of the lesser-known upsides and downsides of being a trauma surgeon.

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So You Want to Be an Orthopaedic Surgeon

If you like the idea of fixing bones and bro-ing out, orthopedic surgery may be the specialty for you! Learn about residency and lifestyle to see if it’s a perfect match.

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So You Want to Be a Neurosurgeon

Let’s debunk the public perception myths of what it means to be a neurosurgeon, and give it to you straight. This is the reality of neurosurgery.

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So You Want to Be a Military Doctor

Have you thought about becoming a military doctor? You’ll serve your country, travel the world, and be at the forefront of medical technology. But there are definite disadvantages too.

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So You Want to Be a Plastic Surgeon

Thinking of becoming a plastic surgeon? Learn the myths and facts of the specialty and what it would be like to fix a cleft palate or reconstruct a hand.

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So You Want to Be a Cardiologist

Thinking about a career in cardiology? This post details what it means to be a cardiologist, how to become one, and some of the hidden perks and downsides of being a heart doctor.

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So You Want to Be a Surgeon

So you want to become a surgeon. You’ve come to the right place. In this new series, we’ll cover various specialties and types of doctors, and help you decide which type of doctor, surgeon, or other health care professional would be the best fit for you.

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So You Want to Be a Doctor

So you want to become a doctor. You’ve come to the right place. In this new series of blog posts, we’ll cover various specialties and types of doctors, and help you decide which type of doctor would be the best fit for you.