Careers Explained

Primary Care Doctor in Internal Medicine - Kristen Sciacca's Experience

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Dr. Kristen Sciacca describes how she became a primary care doctor and what her specific role entails. She goes over

  • What medical school was like for her with an 18-month-old
  • How the work-life balance differs between specialties 
  • Factors to consider when thinking about medical school
  • What internal medicine is and how it differs from other specialties 
  • Examples of cases she works on 
  • What a typical day and week looks like for her
  • The tasks her job entails
  • What she likes about the job
  • Opportunities for fun at work 
  • Important characteristics for success in her role
  • Advice for those interested in a similar path
    • ...more
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    Careers ExplainedBy Heidi Meyer