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...
The House of God: The Classic Novel of Life and Death in an American Hospital by Samuel Shem Interesting and troubling I work as a database guy at a med school. One of the doctors recommended this to give me "further background". Apparently it's recommended reading for all aspiring MD's. Another of the docs I work with came from the environment mentioned in the book - with some obfuscation.
Across the Red Line: Stories from the Surgical Life by Richard C. Karl Across the Red Line: Stories from the Surgical Life Books written by medical doctors tend to be narrow in scope, often autobiographical and are mostly interesting only to people in the medical profession. Although the general public has a curiosity about the profession and its practitioners very few such works fulfill their promise. Dr Karl has succe...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...