From Medical School To Residency

Author : Tania Heller
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781402247606

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On Becoming a Doctor by Tania Heller Pdf

This insightful and candid guide unveils the truth about medical school, residency, and the fascinating realities that await aspiring physicians beyond the classroom. On Becoming a Doctor provides an essential roadmap for your medical odyssey including: Comprehensive Guidance: Delve into the intricacies of medical school life and residency, as well as the challenges and rewards of being a doctor. Gain invaluable insights into the various medical specialties, allowing you to make informed decisions about your future career path. First-Hand Accounts: Written by seasoned medical professionals, this book provides authentic first-hand accounts of the rigors and triumphs experienced throughout medical training. Learn from their experiences and use their wisdom to navigate your own journey with confidence. Balancing Life and Work: Discover the secrets to maintaining a healthy work-life balance in the demanding world of medicine. On Becoming a Doctor offers practical tips on managing stress, fostering personal well-being, and nurturing a fulfilling personal life alongside a thriving medical career. Residency Success Strategies: Unravel the complexities of the residency application process and equip yourself with indispensable strategies to stand out in this highly competitive arena. Our expert advice will empower you to excel during your residency and launch a successful medical career. Patient Stories: Be inspired by heartwarming and insightful patient stories that illustrate the transformative power of compassionate healthcare. Learn how to provide exceptional patient care and forge meaningful connections with those you serve. Navigating Medical Challenges: From medical ethics dilemmas to emotional resilience, On Becoming a Doctor addresses the diverse challenges doctors encounter. Equip yourself with the tools to overcome obstacles and make a lasting impact on the lives of your patients. Thriving Beyond Residency: Beyond residency lies a vast landscape of opportunities. Learn about alternative career paths, research opportunities, and potential for leadership roles within the medical community. Unlock your potential and discover what lies ahead in your fulfilling medical journey. Empower yourself with knowledge, empathy, and resilience as you embrace the transformative journey of becoming a doctor. A perfect graduation gift for any aspiring medical professional!

Author : Molly Cooke,David M. Irby,Bridget C. O'Brien
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470617649

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Educating Physicians by Molly Cooke,David M. Irby,Bridget C. O'Brien Pdf

PRAISE FOR EDUCATING PHYSICIANS "Educating Physicians provides a masterful analysis of undergraduate and graduate medical education in the United States today. It represents a major educational document, based firmly on educational psychology, learning theory, empirical studies, and careful personal observations of many individual programs. It also recognizes the importance of financing, regulation, and institutional culture on the learning environment, which suffuses its recommendations for reform with cogency and power. Most important, like Abraham Flexner's classic study a century ago, the report recognizes that medical education and practice, at their core, are profoundly moral enterprises. This is a landmark volume that merits attention from anyone even peripherally involved with medical education." —Kenneth M. Ludmerer, author, Time to Heal: American Medical Education from the Turn of the Century to the Era of Managed Care "This is a very important book that comes at a critical time in our nation's history. We will not have enduring health care reform in this country unless we rethink our medical education paradigms. This book is a call to arms for doing just that." —George E. Thibault, president, Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation "The authors provide us with the evidence-based model for physician education with associated changes in infrastructure, policy, and our roles as educators. Whether you agree or not with their conclusions, if you are a teacher this book is a must-read as it will frame both what and how we discuss medical education throughout the current century." —Deborah Simpson, associate dean for educational support and evaluation, Medical College of Wisconsin "A provocative book that provides us with a creative vision for medical education. Using in-depth case studies of innovative educational practices illustrating what is actually possible, the authors provide sage advice for transforming medical education on the basis of learning theories and educational research." —Judith L. Bowen, professor of medicine, Oregon Health & Science University

Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Optimizing Graduate Medical Trainee (Resident) Hours and Work Schedules to Improve Patient Safety
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309127769

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Resident Duty Hours by Institute of Medicine,Committee on Optimizing Graduate Medical Trainee (Resident) Hours and Work Schedules to Improve Patient Safety Pdf

Medical residents in hospitals are often required to be on duty for long hours. In 2003 the organization overseeing graduate medical education adopted common program requirements to restrict resident workweeks, including limits to an average of 80 hours over 4 weeks and the longest consecutive period of work to 30 hours in order to protect patients and residents from unsafe conditions resulting from excessive fatigue. Resident Duty Hours provides a timely examination of how those requirements were implemented and their impact on safety, education, and the training institutions. An in-depth review of the evidence on sleep and human performance indicated a need to increase opportunities for sleep during residency training to prevent acute and chronic sleep deprivation and minimize the risk of fatigue-related errors. In addition to recommending opportunities for on-duty sleep during long duty periods and breaks for sleep of appropriate lengths between work periods, the committee also recommends enhancements of supervision, appropriate workload, and changes in the work environment to improve conditions for safety and learning. All residents, medical educators, those involved with academic training institutions, specialty societies, professional groups, and consumer/patient safety organizations will find this book useful to advocate for an improved culture of safety.

Author : Raghav Govindarajan,Sachin M. Bhagavan,Swathi Beladakere Ramaswamy
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030310455

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International Medical Graduate and the United States Medical Residency Application by Raghav Govindarajan,Sachin M. Bhagavan,Swathi Beladakere Ramaswamy Pdf

This unique, socially conscience reference provides valuable guidance to international medical graduates (IMG’s) looking to complete a residency in the United States. The medical residency application process in the United States is competitive and complex. Additionally, many IMG’s go through training programs that sharply differ from the medical school training and the sociocultural elements of United States medicine and residency are unlike any other country. Organized into three parts, this book meets the need for a pragmatic, evidence based guide that answers important questions, and imparts indispensable advice to IMGs. Part I directly tackles the concerns IMG’s have regarding specific elements of residency applications, including the importance of a master’s degree and how to get a strong letter of recommendation. Part II then addresses how to prepare for interviews, preliminary programs and travel. Finally, the book answers the common “what ifs” and “what’s next” questions many IMG’s ponder. International Medical Graduate and the United States Medical Residency Application: A Guide to Achieving Success is a first-of-its-kind resource that presents a holistic view of residency application peppered with real life examples, easy to grasp tables and flow charts and key do’s and don’ts to drive home the complex process involved in residency application.

Author : Roger P. Smith
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461211785

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From Medical School to Residency by Roger P. Smith Pdf

This indispensable resource from a noted physician who has spent years advising students and selecting residents gives students all they need to know to successfully match in a residency program in 2000 and beyond. It is the only guide to fully cover the electronic application and match process, complete with lots of screen shots. The manual also addresses questions students should ask and strategies for successful matching.

Author : Aly Madhavji,Jiayi Hu,Manveen Puri,Sameer Masood
Publisher : Aly Madhavji
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-30
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780992102814

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Your Guide to Get Into Medical School by Aly Madhavji,Jiayi Hu,Manveen Puri,Sameer Masood Pdf

It is commonly known that the application process to medical school is competitive. From our experience, about 1% of students who express an interest in becoming a physician during their first year of undergraduate studies, eventually matriculate into medical school. While pursuing a career in medicine remains a dream for many and is considered the endpoint of a journey, many different paths can lead towards that destination. Given the significant time commitment required for a successful application, the decision to pursue medicine is one of the biggest decisions many high school and undergraduate students face. However, many applicants do not look beyond gaining the coveted admission letter and are then left with an incomplete understanding of what medical school entails, and the diverse career paths they can take after obtaining their MD. One of the primary reasons for this is that despite significant progress made in recent years, medicine remains a “closed door” career. A large proportion of students in our medical class had at least one immediate relative within the profession, which is also reflected in the literature. The barriers created by such exclusivity make it difficult for those who have not been socialized into the profession from a young age to navigate the unspoken pitfalls of the admissions process. This book attempts to break down some of those barriers. It focuses on every component of the medical school application process. It differs from the many other books written on this subject by taking an experiential approach. We believe that the best way to learn about medical school acceptance is to garner advice from those who have recently achieved that milestone, as well, as from individuals in related professions who can provide valuable insights. This guide is divided into ten chapters, each of them covering an important step along a premed's journey. While this book has a focus on North America, we have written this guide with a global audience in mind, as many of the concepts discussed are relevant to any medical school application process. As such, although the key components of the application process to medical school remain the same across various training systems, not every chapter will be equally relevant to every reader. Typically, an application is composed of academic performance, volunteer activities, research projects, medical college admission test performance, and extracurricular activities. We have combined the prescriptive style of most books of this type with detailed stories of how real people navigated their personal journeys to reach successful outcomes. This guide shares a broad range of perspectives on what it takes and means to be a physician. We are more convinced than ever that amongst applicants who have the academic credentials, those who seek mentors and network early within the profession, be it through family or friend circles, and those who learn from their mistakes are accepted earlier. This book will help you in that journey towards medical school acceptance and an exciting career in medicine! Jiayi Hu, MD Manveen Puri, MD, CCFP Sameer Masood, MD Aly Madhavji,CPA, CA, CMA, CIM

Author : Kenneth V. Iserson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015056787495

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Iserson's Getting Into a Residency by Kenneth V. Iserson Pdf

Author : Robert H. Miller,Dan Bissell, M.D.
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781429907187

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Med School Confidential by Robert H. Miller,Dan Bissell, M.D. Pdf

Med School Confidential from Robert H. Miller and Daniel M. Bissell uses the same chronological format and mentor-based system that have made Law School Confidential and Business School Confidential such treasured and popular guides. It takes the reader step-by-step through the entire med school process--from thinking about, applying to, and choosing a medical school and program, through the four-year curriculum, internships, residencies, and fellowships, to choosing a specialty and finding the perfect job. With a foreword by Chair of the Admissions Committee at Dartmouth Medical School Harold M. Friedman, M.D., Med School Confidential provides what no other book currently does: a comprehensive, chronological account of the full medical school experience.

Author : Allan Peterkin
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0802086152

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Staying Human During Residency Training by Allan Peterkin Pdf

Written specifically for residents and interns, this guide contains updated resources and information on Internet learning; the resident's role as teacher; ways of avoiding physical, violent, and sexual-boundary violations with patients; ethical guidelines; and planning a career.

Author : Richard Beddingfield, MD
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780399579707

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Med School Uncensored by Richard Beddingfield, MD Pdf

An entertaining insider's guide to the good, the bad, and the ugly of med school--with everything pre-med and med students need to know, from day one, to maximize opportunities and avoid mistakes. Cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and recent med school grad Dr. Richard Beddingfield serves as an unofficial older brother for pre-med and incoming med students--dishing on all the stuff he would've wanted to know from the beginning in order to make the most of med school's opportunities, while staying sane through the gauntlets of applying to and succeeding at med school, residency, fellowship, and starting work as a new physician. With advice from additional recent Ivy League med school grads and top-tier hospital residents, this all-in-one guide is a must-have for everyone who dreams of becoming a doctor.

Author : Allan D. Peterkin
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781442662568

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Staying Human During Residency Training by Allan D. Peterkin Pdf

The ultimate survival guide for medical students, interns, residents and fellows, Staying Human during Residency Training provides time-tested advice and the latest information on every aspect of a resident's life – from choosing a residency program, to coping with stress, enhancing self-care, and protecting personal and professional relationships. Allan D. Peterkin, MD, provides hundreds of tips on how to cope with sleep deprivation, time pressures, and ethical and legal issues. This fifth edition features new, leading-edge information on enhancing personal resilience, planning one's career, pursuing leadership roles, and using new technologies to maximize learning. Presenting practical antidotes to cynicism, careerism, and burnout, Peterkin also offers guidance on fostering more empathic connection with patients and deepening relationships with colleagues, friends, and family. Acknowledged by thousands of doctors across North America as an invaluable resource, Staying Human during Residency Training has helped to shape notions of trainee well-being for medical educators worldwide. Informative, compassionate, and professional, this new edition will again show why it is required reading for medical students and new physicians pursuing postgraduate training.

Author : Johnson Al
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1514205386

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Medical School and the Residency Match by Johnson Al Pdf

Written by students, for students. Gone are the days where multiple residency positions are waiting for you at the end of medical school. Medical school enrollments are increasing, and the number of residency positions remains relatively constant. Whether you will have your eye on a competitive specialty, a geographic location, or certain training program, getting your first choices will be a priority. 40,000 medical students have intelligence, work ethic, and social skills - that's why they're in medical school. Knowing how, where, and when to expend valuable time and energy throughout medical school and the residency match will separate you from the herd. Drawing on the experiences and honest hindsight of 12 medical students who recently matched, Medical School and The Residency Match takes a lighthearted approach to topics that brought strife, mistakes made, and successful choices that served students well. This quick read is here to help optimize your candidacy to give you choices when residency applications roll around. Get answers from students who matched at top programs in 2015: How did an average student match to a top-tier surgical or medical program? How can you maximize your potential without having to work like a robot for 10 hours a day? How best to spend your time off? How to navigate interview season? Where should you schedule away rotations? How to excel during your clerkship year? A few words on Boards...

Author : Melissa Diane Armstrong
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780228004233

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An Ambulance on Safari by Melissa Diane Armstrong Pdf

During the apartheid era, thousands of South African political activists, militants, and refugees fled arrest by crossing into neighbouring southern African countries. Although they had escaped political oppression, many required medical attention during their period of exile. An Ambulance on Safari describes the efforts of the African National Congress (ANC) to deliver emergency healthcare to South African exiles and, in the same stroke, to establish political legitimacy and foster anti-apartheid sentiment on an international stage. Banned in South Africa from 1960 to 1990, the ANC continued its operations underground in anticipation of eventual political victory, styling itself as a "government in waiting." In 1977 it created its own Health Department, which it presented as an alternative medical service and the nucleus of a post-apartheid healthcare system. By publicizing its own democratic policies as well as the racist practices of healthcare delivery in South Africa, the Health Department won international attention for its cause and provoked widespread condemnation of the apartheid state. While the global campaign was unfolding successfully, the department's provision of healthcare on the ground was intermittent as patients confronted a fledgling medical system experiencing various growing pains. Still, the legacy of the department would be long, as many medical professionals who joined the post-apartheid Department of Health in South Africa had been trained in exile during the liberation struggle. With careful attention to both the international publicity campaign and on-the-ground medical efforts, An Ambulance on Safari reveals the intricate and significant political role of the ANC's Health Department and its influence on the anti-apartheid movement.

Author : Molly Cooke,David M. Irby,Bridget C. O'Brien
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470457979

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Educating Physicians by Molly Cooke,David M. Irby,Bridget C. O'Brien Pdf

EDUCATING PHYSICIANS The current blueprint for medical education in North America was drawn up in 1910 by Abraham Flexner in his report Medical Education in the United States and Canada. The basic features outlined by Flexner remain in place today. Yet with the past century's enormous societal changes, the practice of medicine and its scientific, pharmacological, and technological foundations have been transformed. Now medical education in the United States is at a crossroads: those who teach medical students and residents must choose whether to continue in the direction established over a hundred years ago or to take a fundamentally different course, guided by contemporary innovation and new understandings about how people learn. Emerging from an extensive study of physician education by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Educating Physicians calls for a major overhaul of the present approach to preparing doctors for their careers. The text addresses major issues for the future of the field and takes a comprehensive look at the most pressing concerns in physician education today. The key findings of the study recommend four goals for medical education: standardization of learning outcomes and individualization of the learning process; integration of formal knowledge and clinical experience; development of habits of inquiry and innovation; and focus on professional identity formation. Like The Carnegie Foundation's revolutionizing Flexner Report of 1910, Educating Physicians is destined to change the way administrators and faculty in medical schools and programs prepare their physicians for the future.

Author : Association of American Medical Colleges
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 1577541456

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The Official Guide to Medical School Admissions by Association of American Medical Colleges Pdf