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In the world of modern research, it takes two to tango. Therefore, start practicing your dancing; whether it is dancing with the stars or dancing with the nerds, only time will tell.

Applicants for the class of 2012, as you rank your choices for fellowship, bonne chance. Along with many of my colleagues throughout academic rheumatology, I will welcome you to the realm of basic research at any time. I promise you will work hard and enjoy it, and I guarantee that you won’t have to wear a dark suit. In my lab, jeans will be just fine.

Au revoir, mes élevés. À bientôt.

Dr. Pisetsky is physician editor of The Rheumatologist and professor of medicine and immunology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.

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