These days, most every medical student wants to specialize in something. There are good reasons for this, including the challenge a specialization presents, the prestige involved, and higher pay. This country certainly needs specialists because of the growth in complex chronic conditions (e.g., heart disease, diabetes, and autism), but one has to wonder what this does to our system if we have most medical students choosing to specialize. What are your thoughts?
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