The path to become a physician is long, highly competitive, and very expensive, but if you're doing it for the right reasons, the journey is fun.
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career profile - Brittany - resident physician - ENT/otolaryngology
Name: Brittany Leader
Age: 29
Hometown: Granger, Indiana
Current city: Cincinnati, Ohio
Undergraduate with major: Stanford University, Human Biology
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
Residency program: University of Cincinnati Department of Otolaryngology
Read MoreCareer profile - Fenwa - attending physician - urology
Name: Fenwa Milhouse
Age: 33
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria and Plano, Texas
Current city: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate with major: University of Texas Austin - Biology
Medical school: University of Texas Houston
Residency program: Urology, University of Chicago
Fellowship: Female urology at Metro Urology in Woodbury, MN
Read Morewhy i chose dermatology
I briefly discussed a few of the factors that went into my decision to apply to dermatology residency in the how to chose a medical specialty post (and the price of it all in this and this post), but I intentionally kept it short and vague. I was afraid that I might bias you - that my passion for dermatology might subconsciously affect your desires and your future career. Instead, I encouraged you to reflect internally on who you are, who you want to be, and what you want to do everyday with your life. Since then, I have realized that a person's individual story can be just as useful in helping someone find their path. My intention for this article is to share a little bit more about me and inspire you to work your butt off to fulfill your dreams.
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