Family medicine
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Lifestyle factors influence medical specialty choice, but which specialties are perceived to have the best lifestyles is poorly described in scientific literature. The objective of the study was to determine the rating of specialties by lifestyle. ⋯ The R.O.A.D. specialties (radiology, ophthalmology, anesthesia, and dermatology) are the top specialties with respect to lifestyle as viewed by current students. Students perceive their own specialty's lifestyle realistically. Research determining why a specialty perceived as having a lower-rated lifestyle is acceptable to some students and not others is needed.
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Family medicine needs to enhance its scholarly contributions. The discipline is beginning to do so by developing virtuous cycles in which scholarship, education, and clinical care in the patient centered medical home are mutually reinforcing.