The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty Fourth Edition

<b>THE BOOK ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS SHOULD READ BEFORE THEY CHOOSE A MEDICAL SPECIALTY!</b><br/><b><br/></b><br/>A true must read for medical students who have not yet selected a specialty this acclaimed resource delivers a well-researched insider's look into the complex issues surrounding this important decision. Supported by first-hand knowledge useful facts and statistics - plus the author's personal experience and gut-level reports from current students - this unique guide provides everything necessary to compare specialties and make a confident decision.<br/><br/><br/><i>The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty Fourth Edition</i> is divided into two sections: <b>Part 1 Planning Your Medical Career</b> delves into the main issues surrounding the choice of your medical specialty. These 12 chapters provide everything you need to begin making this major decision - from how to research each specialty to how to apply for residency. <b>Part 2 Specialty Profiles</b> features chapters devoted to the 21 major specialties and provides important information such as salary employment data and match statistics.<br/><br/><br/>FEATURES:<br/><br/><br/>•<span> </span>An insider's look into different areas of medicine-with specialty chapters written by physicians just out of <span> </span>residency training<br/>•<span> </span>Profiles of the major medical specialties including those to which medical students may receive little exposure such <span> </span>as radiation oncology<br/>•<span> </span>A concise up-to-date guide to the residency application and matching process<br/>•<span> </span>A special chapter with explicit advice to help medical students maximize their success in obtaining a residency <span> </span>position in each field<br/>•<span> </span>Special inserts-Vital Signs and The Inside Scoop-provide easy-to-read factoids like salary information and <span> </span>match statistics.<br/><br/><br/>