Comments on: A cardiologist answers YOUR questions: MUA mentor interviews Dr. Rich Berning

By: Part3: MUA mentor interviews Dr. Rich Berning | Med School Buddy

Part3: MUA mentor interviews Dr. Rich Berning | Med School Buddy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:25:43 +0000

[...] last part of the interview where Dr. Berning shares his thoughts on the current situation the medical field is in with all the [...]

By: Part2: MUA mentor interviews Dr. Rich Berning | Med School Buddy

Part2: MUA mentor interviews Dr. Rich Berning | Med School Buddy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:50:48 +0000

[...] is part two of the interview with Dr. Berning. He gave his thoughts about different concepts in the practice of medicine. [...]

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Part1: MUA mentor interviews Dr. Rich Berning | Med School Buddy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:57:51 +0000

[...] is the introduction I wrote from the previous post: One of the most popular questions that I often hear is: What are you going to specialize in? Is it [...]

By: MsB

MsB — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:09:28 +0000

Another email submission:

"Most drugs prescribed to children have never been tested on children and are prescribed 'off label'. Does he think there should be more action taken to encourage or require more clinical studies of medicines on children to be carried out?" -Heather

By: MsB

MsB — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:06:40 +0000

We have some great email question submissions:

This one is from Heather:

“Given the increasing number of obese children in the US, about 9 million and counting, have you seen any change in the diseases or demographics of those you are treating? Do you expect there to be any changes in patient demographics or diseases presenting in your patients in the future? If so, what?”

By: MsB

MsB — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:59:59 +0000

Thanks for the questions everyone! Keep them coming =)

-Ray

By: Harp

Harp — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:55:43 +0000

What led you down the path to becoming a cardiologist? What experiences would you suggest is an absolute must for a medical student? Is it important that I begin thinking about specialties during my basic sciences? What are the pros and cons of working in a hospital or in a group setting vs. running a private practice?

Harp
Thanks

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:32:45 +0000

What are the electives which you would recommend I take to best equip myself for a fellowship in cardiology?

By: Mohamed

Mohamed — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:00:41 +0000

Hi,
I’ve been wondering, what are the differences between a pediatric cardiologist vs. an adult cardiologist?

Thanks