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