"I have advised countless medical students and applicants over more than two decades and I repeatedly found myself agreeing with the advice given by the Daneks." --Michael V. Drake, M.D.Professor and Associate Dean, School of Medicine University of California, San Francisco"These authors have the experience, knowledge, and writing skills to lead the lost through the maze of uncertainties of medical schools and beyond."--Robert H. Shapiro, Ph.D.Academic Dean and Provost U.S. Naval Academy"Any student thinking about a career in medicine should have this book."--Tyrone D. Taborn Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Career Communications Group, Inc.Here, at last, is the book that will help you realize your dream of a career in medicine. Whether your goal is to work in a busy city hospital ER, as a country doctor, or in research, here you'll find innovative ways to actively plan and tailor your medical school education to meet your specific needs. Explore your many options with:
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* Advice on selecting the right medical school
* The current medical trends and the most attractive specialties

eBook - ePub
Becoming a Physician
A Practical and Creative Guide to Planning a Career in Medicine
- 240 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Becoming a Physician
A Practical and Creative Guide to Planning a Career in Medicine
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Table of contents
- cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Preface by Jennifer Danek
- Preface by Marita Danek
- Acknowledgments
- Contents
- PART ONE: MEDICINE TODAY: A CALLING OR A CAREER CHOICE?
- PART TWO: THE PRE-MEDICAL YEARS
- PART THREE: ENTERING MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Appendixs
- References and Suggested Readings
- Index
- about-the-authors
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