First Aid for the International Medical Graduate by Keshav Chander Excellent for FMGs with no idea what it takes to make it in the US Excellent source of information for Foreign Medical Graduates who are just beginning to entertain the idea of entering a medical residency in the US. This books provides you with general and detailed information on what it is to come to the US, the exams needed to be taken, the application process,...read more...
Hot Lights, Cold Steel: Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon's First Years by Dr. Michael J. Collins Great Doctor, Great Author Love the author and the unassuming manner in which he approaches the subject of becoming a doctor. Only complaint, he should have written his latest book "Blue Collar, Blue Scrubs", which came out in 2009, first. Both books are quick reads that make me more respectful of physicians and the long road...read more...
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Iserson's Getting Into a Residency: A Guide for Medical Students, 7th Edition by Kenneth V. Iserson Good information, but I couldn't stand reading it. There is a lot of good numerical information and details about where to find more information, but the book sounds like it was written by the Queen Bee of the gunner hive. Here is a quote:
"Extend your hand to the other person with the thumb up and out. Make sure that the web between y...read more...
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Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Silver (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL LOVE THE SHUFFLE I've had many versions of the iPod and this is the one I like the best. It's great for loading new playlists easily and clipping on a shirt and heading out the door for a run, hands-free. Sound quality is excellent and it stays charged for a long time... great purchase.read more...