So You Have Decided to Become a Physician
Advice to Aspiring Young Doctors
Erschienen am 15. Oktober 2020
128 Seiten
978-988-237-870-4 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
This book, written by an internationally acknowledged pioneer in endocrine surgery, is intended as advice for aspiring medical professionals, in particular for young people from around the world who are hoping to attend one of the great medical schools in the US or the UK, such as Harvard or Oxford.In clear, concise language, Dimitrios Linos explains the steps one needs to take to get into a top medical school, succeed as a resident, and become a board certified doctor. Drawing on his many years of experience, Linos discusses the career paths for practicing physicians, how to avoid burnout, and the importance of finding a work-life balance.This is an honest, engaging and thoughtful book, written in an encouraging manner from someone who knows personally the struggles and triumphs of being a doctor and who wants to help others become "e;the best physician in the world."e;
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Inhalt
- Cover
- Half Title Page
- Endorsement
- Copyright
- Full Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1. Be the Best Woman Physician in the World
- 2. A Word to Parents
- 3. A Word to Teachers
- 4. A Good Medical School
- 5. Preparing for Medical Schools in the USA
- 6. Preparing for Medical Schools in the UK
- 7. You Are Now a Medical Student
- 8. You Are Now a Medical Doctor: Your Next Steps
- 9. Prerequisites for Specializing in the USA
- 10. You Are Now a Resident
- 11. The Physician-Patient Relationship
- 12. You Are Now a Board Certified Physician
- 13. The "Other" Medicine
- 14. The Danger of Burnout
- 15. Find Time
- 16. An Alternative Piece of Advice
- Afterword by Fotis Pavlatos
- About the Author
