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Why I Still Like Being a Rheumatologist

Neal S. Birnbaum, MD  |  Issue: June 2007  |  June 1, 2007

Like many physicians, a great part of who I am is what I do. I derive enormous ego gratification from being a doctor. I am thankful for the respect and gratitude I receive from my colleagues and patients. Having a better-than-usual round of golf feels good, but it doesn’t compare to hearing the words “I feel so much better. Thank you, Doctor Birnbaum.”

Dr. Birnbaum is president of ACR. Contact him via e-mail at [email protected].

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