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Product DescriptionThe one book medical students must read before they choose their specialty Here is the first medical-specialty selection guide written by a resident for students. Readers will find an inside look at the issues surrounding medical specialty selection, blending firsthand knowledge with useful facts and statistics. The author includes invaluable insights from his personal experience, candid reports from current residents, and a wealth. . . More >>
medparent
January 8th, 2010 at 22:04
This book has great advise in it for the single med student. However, if you happen to be married and a parent most of the advise is far too time consuming and impractical.
Rating: 3 / 5
Uncle Sam
January 8th, 2010 at 23:08
This book was really helpful in giving me the general insights into different specialities that I ought to keep in mind as I enter med school. Moreover, the book is excellent in preparing you for what you have to do to be a competitive applicant for residency.
Rating: 4 / 5
Carmel L. Curtis
January 9th, 2010 at 02:03
Very helpful in reviewing the different specialties in the medical field. Great for helping that medical student get an early jump on what area to consider.
Rating: 5 / 5
md 2 b
January 9th, 2010 at 04:02
A good read, especially given information from both professionals and those currently in residency. Current as of late ‘03. . . so still relevant information. I’m an MS1 and enjoyed the book as it gives me a much better idea of many specialties/subs.
Rating: 4 / 5
M. Pinoli
January 9th, 2010 at 06:45
Of all the books I’ve read in medical school this is the most important. Most other books about residency have one page summaries of the specialties and talk mainly about interviewing and applying. This book has 20 pages per specialty written by a resident in the field with personality profiles, pay scales, ways to pad your CV, honest info on the dark sides of certain specialties, etc. Also there are several chapters at the beginning explaining the way the computer algorithm works for the match and how the match came to be out of recent history. It is a must read for every medical student during the third year. I recommend reading it over Christmas so you can finalize your decision by March and set up fourth year accordingly.
Rating: 5 / 5