MEDICAL SPECIALTY SELECTOR

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Rheumatologists diagnose and treat acute and chronic rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal problems, primarily in outpatient settings.

Number of physicians in specialty - Very small, less than 5,000
Competitiveness of Fellowship - Low
Length of training - Two years after initial 3 year residency in internal medicine

Values & Personality Traits of Physicians in Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

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Values Match

Specialists Value

Decision making
Taking care of people
Variety
Working with my mind

Specialists do not value

Feedback from others
Good income
Working with my hands
Working with people

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American College of Rheumatology
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