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You are here: Home / Articles / 5 Questions Aspiring Rheumatologists Should Ask Themselves

5 Questions Aspiring Rheumatologists Should Ask Themselves

August 16, 2019 • By Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, RhMSUS

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Congratulations again on your well-thought-out decision to pursue rheumatology. You have undoubtedly taken the most significant step toward a fulfilling and joyful career of service. No matter where your path takes you, you will encounter hurdles and unforeseen challenges. In overcoming them, you will learn much about medicine, rheumatology and, most importantly, yourself. Whether that happens in a place that conforms to your learning needs, expectations and attitudes depends on your actions today.

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Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, RhMSUSBharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, RhMSUS, is the associate program director of the rheumatology fellowship training program at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Follow him on Twitter @BharatKumarMD.

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Filed Under: Career Development, Education & Training, Professional Topics Tagged With: Fellows-in-TrainingIssue: August 2019

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