Virtual Shadowing PHYSICAL MEDICINE and REHABILITATION (PM&R) Doctor | How to Become a Physiatrist

Описание: Dr. Ragav Sharma, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation resident physician, introduces us to his medical specialty.

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(00:01) Introduction
(00:38) Why did you choose your specialty?
(01:41) What do you like about being a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor?
(02:54) What do you not like about PM&R?
(03:56) Journey from premed to physician
(05:15) Challenges of a bioengineering premed program
(06:18) Thoughts on a nontraditional premed major
(7:10) Premed activities for students interested in PM&R
(08:51) Medical student activities for students interested in PM&R
(10:17) How to get involved with PM&R as a medical student
(11:45) Typical day in the life of a PM&R physician
(13:16) Inpatient vs outpatient practice
(14:18) Typical working hours of a physiatrist
(15:10) Fellowships and future directions as a physiatrist
(16:45) Explanation of the match process for residency
(19:14) Advice for first generation medical students
(19:42) Residency match statistics - How difficult is it to match into PM&R?
(20:47) Advice for medical students applying to PM&R residency programs

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