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Didn’t Match into Residency.What are Some of my Options?

Aspiring Minority Doctor

Also, when you do re-apply for a residency position, you will be considered a graduating medical student senior which is useful for those residency programs that automatically screen out graduates. You have to be comfortable managing everything from lacerations, fractures, genital issues, etc in all age ranges and completely on your own.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries. A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner). Many wonder: What does an internal medicine doctor do?

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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

GeriPal

Thomas: But the person did screen and used a little bit of the and Social Network Scale and the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Like I said, the patient screened positive for it. I did actually go back in and administer scales at least one time. Ashwin Kotwal: Oh, wow.

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