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...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty by Brian Freeman Best book of it's kind! I read this book when I started medical school and then reviewed it throughout school. The book is written by a physician who had recently been in residency training in anesthesia and it seems like he found doctors he knew from medical school and residency to write each chapter about each different ...read more...
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The Residency Match: 101 Biggest Mistakes And How To Avoid Them by Samir P. Desai Don't buy this one - there's a new edition When a new edition comes out, it should really say so on the webpage. I almost bought this book but, while I was searching for residency books, I came across The Successful Match: 200 Rules to Succeed in the Residency Match. That's the new edition of this book. Here's the link - The Successful Match...read more...
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Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Less than 2yrs old, the lens stuck. Est repair cost: $130 I bought this camera in July of 2008 for $230. After less than two years of moderate use, the lens got stuck. The estimated cost for repair is $130, which is the cost of a new camera. I would be fine if the camera either didn't break, or if repairs cost $30 to $50. My next camera will be a Canon...read more...