I still have much to learn about being a rheumatologist. The art of medicine cannot be fully grasped over the course of a fellowship, but with the right support it can continue to be developed. I have begun to appreciate that these two years have really been another fellowship where my coursework has been directed by patients, staff and colleagues that have helped me grow. I look forward to continuing to explore the ways my experiences can help others as they embark on the lifelong process of becoming a rheumatologist.
Tom Berry, DO, is a rheumatologist in his second year of private practice at Arnold Arthritis and Rheumatology, Skokie, Ill.
