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...
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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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 SD950IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Titanium) Great camera This camera is wonderful. I haven't mastered all the functions yet, but it is user friendly enough that until I have time to do more experimenting, I can get some great pictures.read more...