Consider Information
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Making your specialty decision
By putting serious thought and attention into this decision now, you'll be less likely to switch specialties.
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The five thinking hats
The goal of the thinking hats is to symbolically put on different "hats", or types of thinking, forcing you to examine options from multiple perspectives.
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Evaluating your specialty choice after an unpleasant clinical rotation
I always thought I wanted to go into pediatrics, but I hated my peds rotation. Should I still look at pediatrics considering my experience?
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Evaluating your specialty choice after an unpleasant personal encounter
It's possible to like the subject and work of a particular specialty while unsure of your fit with the typical people (re: personalities) in the specialty.
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Lifestyle and your specialty decision
How to consider lifestyle in your specialty decision.