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Session 104 Dr. Bruce Chamberlain tells me why he sees palliative medicine as more of a calling than a specialty. We discuss empathy, communication, and avoiding burnout. Bruce has been out of his training now for 29 years and has been practicing hospice and palliative care medicine all around the country. In case you may not have come across it yet, please do check out https://medicalschoolhq.net/board-rounds-podcast/ (Board Rounds podcast), which I do with BoardVitals, a USMLE/COMLEX Step 1/Level1 test prep company. They offer QBanks for both Step 1 and Level 1. They also have amazing QBanks for your SHELF exams for your clinical years. Going back to the episode today, palliative and hospice medicine is a specialty that is important. But not a lot of people know about this and not a lot of people actually consult palliative medicine early enough. Listen to this podcast episode with the player above, or keep reading for the highlights and takeaway points. [01:50] Interested in Palliative and Hospice Care