From Intern to Attending: The Roles of Physicians on a Medical Team
As physicians move throughout their training, they acquire different titles in addition to their MD. ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated April 2, 2019 by Renee Marinelli
Attending
Attending refers to fully trained physicians responsible for supervising care, teaching, and clinical decision-making.
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Who Is On The Medical Team
A Guide To All The People You May Encounter On The Wards As the field ... Read more
Kunal Sindhu
Updated August 16, 2022 by Kunal Sindhu
Medical Practice Settings: A Quick Guide for Young Physicians
For a physician about to finish residency or fellowship, the differences in practice types may ... Read more
Sidney Christiansen
Updated August 21, 2026 by Sidney Christiansen
Reflections On Witnessing My First Patient Death
He is younger than me! This is not happening. This could have been me. These ... Read more
Mohamed Gad
Updated August 21, 2026 by Mohamed Gad
7 Tips For Finding A Job After Residency
Each year, thousands of residents in their final year of residency have the daunting task ... Read more
Ryan Bucci
Updated August 18, 2022 by Ryan Bucci
How to Find a Financial Advisor (And Why You Need One)
Financial advisors and wealth managers are not just for rich people or for investing in ... Read more
Monya De
Updated June 26, 2022 by Monya De
How The Timing of your Doctor Job Search Could Lead to a Financial Windfall
You most likely believe the best time to start your medical job search is late ... Read more
Robert Felberg
Updated June 26, 2022 by Robert Felberg
Jump Starting Your Job Search While In Medical School: Part 2
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Right now, ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
Financial Literacy for the Newly Minted Physician Part II: Introduction to Do-It-Yourself Investing
In our last installment, we recognized the value of money as a means of allotting ... Read more
CrispyDoc
Updated June 26, 2022 by CrispyDoc
Financial Literacy for the Newly Minted Physician: Part One
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…he ... Read more
CrispyDoc
Updated June 26, 2022 by CrispyDoc
Things I Didn't Realize About Medicine Until I Became a Physician
Recently SDN member medinquirer noted that it’s common for premed students to learn about medicine ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated March 12, 2019 by Student Doctor Network
Residents and Fellows: Your Guide to the Right Career Path
You’ve earned your medical degree, worked your way through your residency or fellowship program, and ... Read more
Melissa Byington
Updated June 26, 2022 by Melissa Byington
A Comprehensive Guide To Medical Career Interviews
Interviews are often stressful—even for those who have gone on countless interviews. The best way ... Read more
Melissa Byington
Updated August 8, 2022 by Melissa Byington
Academic Medicine? No way! (But are you so sure?)
A look at the pros and cons of choosing an academic career over a clinical medical career.
John F. Hunt, MD
Updated March 15, 2019 by John F. Hunt, MD
Medical School Application Secondary Essays
What are medical school secondary essays? Why are they important? Dr. Jessica Freedman answers common questions about secondaries.
Jessica Freedman
Updated August 21, 2026 by Jessica Freedman
20 Questions: Richard A. Sheff, MD, Author, Family Medicine
Dr. Richard A. Sheff is a family physician, healthcare consultant, and author of Doctor Confidential: Secrets Behind the Veil.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
