There is something special about becoming a doctor. From popular culture to literature, to the medicine men of lore, we are constantly fascinated by what it means to be a doctor. Their tales have been memorialized and mythologized for centuries. So it was on a warm May afternoon in Chicago that SJSM conducted one of […]
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The medical assistant pathway is among the most popular in the field of medicine, and actually ranks as the United States’s fastest growing professions across all industries. A surge in the number of physician offices and outpatient care facilities, combined with advancements in technology and a growing elderly population make the Medical Assistant an attractive […]
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Physicians that specialize in the study and treatment of diseases related to the blood are referred to as hematologists. They also deal with cancers related to the blood, which adds several dimensions to their roles in diagnosis and developing preventative medicines. This field is expected to grow by 14% to 20% by year 2022, making […]
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Parasitology and virology go hand-in-hand for 2011 MacArthur Fellow Elodie Ghedin from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The MacArthur Foundation supports Elodie in her trailblazing research into the relationship between parasites and their hosts, and how they have evolved into the 21st century, developing specific resistances to modern medicine. For someone who is […]
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Are you looking for a medical career that offers variety and constant surprises? Dermatology might be right for you. Dr. Cara McDonald has been a dermatologist for six years and prior to that completed five years in specialty training in dermatology. She currently works with Complete Skin Specialists in Australia where she is constantly on […]
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A Chief Resident has a number of important responsibilities that help keep the residency program running smoothly and efficiently throughout the long days in the medical workplace. A typical day could have different challenges that require a Chief’s immediate attention, and this position is tasked with managing nearly every aspect of the residency program. Mornings […]
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Plastic surgery is a relatively common procedure that reconstructs or repairs parts of the body by transferring other tissue. While it may often be viewed as a strictly cosmetic procedure, plastic surgery has incredible medical significance. Whether it is working to fix a cleft lip or palate or fixing burns, lumps, moles, and scars, pediatric […]
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Forensic pathologists are medical examiners who work in a sub-specialty of pathology that focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. These ‘public health specialists’ must conduct autopsies, examining the deceased, and they often directly collaborate with police, coroners, and criminal and civil courts in solving critical medical issues. While this is common […]
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Rheumatologists are board-certified internists or pediatricians specialized with additional training and practice treating and diagnosing arthritis, as well as other diseases pertaining to muscles, bones, and joints. Rheumatologists can assess symptoms of rheumatic disease, joint disorders, and other muscle related ailments. Rheumatologists are qualified to interpret advanced imaging and lab test results, and they may […]
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Dr. Jacquelyn J. Pelham, perinatologist at Saint Agnes Hospital shares a glimpse of what it’s like to work with high-risk pregnancies. Perinatology is also referred to as fetal maternal medicine with a specific focus on complication of pregnancies or abnormalities of the unborn baby. Some of the complications that puts mothers at high-risk and requires […]
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