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So . . . You Have Decided to Become a Physician - Advice to Aspiring Young Doctors
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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 ""the best physician in the world.


Contents:

Forewords
Introduction
Be the Best Woman Physician in the World
A Word to Parents
A Word to Teachers
A Good Medical School
Preparing for Medical Schools in the USA
Preparing for Medical Schools in the UK
You Are Now a Medical Student
You Are Now a Medical Doctor: Your Next Steps
Prerequisites for Specializing in the USA
You Are Now a Resident
The Physician-Patient Relationship
You Are Now a Board Certified Physician
The "Other" Medicine
The Danger of Burnout
Find Time
An Alternative Piece of Advice
Afterword by Fotis Pavlatos
About the Author


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ISBN-13: 9789882372054
Publisher: The Chinese University Press
Publication date: April, 2021
Pages: 128
Dimensions: 127.00 x 210.00 x 15.00
Weight: 666g
Availability: Not available (reason unspecified)
Subcategories: General Practice, Medical Study and Teaching Aids

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