How do you try to encourage interested medical students and residents to consider a career in rheumatology?

I try to expose them to the practice of Rheumatology and the depth and breadth of what we do, not merely musculoskeletal medicine but every organ system. The beauty of the immune system when it works properly and the many ways we try to control it when it does not behave. The chronic care of these d...

My start is always explaining what a rheumatologist is - aka a specialist in "rooms!" This is a great room, with high ceilings and a resonant floor…

Then I tell them how I personally was attracted to Rheumatology: I have always enjoyed long-term relationships with people, so my next step was related...

Nothing much to add to what has been posted. But after 40 years at two academic health centers it is my observation that a 2 week rotation with morning clinics and afternoon inpateint consults consistently will sell itself to those students or residents best suited for rheumatology. That and a good ...

This young woman you’re about to meet - In her 20s, healthy her whole life. Then suddenly - normal day - working at McDonald’s, taking orders - out of nowhere, fell. Dropped down. She was awake but couldn’t get up; her legs wouldn’t move. Paralyzed to the waist. What do you think?

I love asking my p...