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"I have advised countless medical students and applicants over more than two decades and I repeatedly found myself agreeing with the advice given by the Daneks." —Michael V. Drake, M.D.Professor and Associate Dean, School of Medicine University of California, San Francisco
"These authors have the experience, knowledge, and writing skills to lead the lost through the maze of uncertainties of medical schools and beyond."—Robert H. Shapiro, Ph.D.Academic Dean and Provost U.S. Naval Academy
"Any student thinking about a career in medicine should have this book."—Tyrone D. Taborn Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Career Communications Group, Inc.
Here, at last, is the book that will help you realize your dream of a career in medicine. Whether your goal is to work in a busy city hospital ER, as a country doctor, or in research, here you'll find innovative ways to actively plan and tailor your medical school education to meet your specific needs. Explore your many options with:
- Straight facts on the medical school admissions process
- Up-to-date information on the MCAT
- Advice on selecting the right medical school
- The current medical trends and the most attractive specialties
Customer Reviews:
The best book I have read for pre-med.......2007-09-12
I would highly recommend this book to anyone going into pre-med. There are so many practical tips, ideas, etc.
I have been doing a lot of research into medschools and what it takes to get in etc and this book did not seem too redundant to me.
The writing style is friendly and easy to read. I almost feel like a trusted friend is giving me advice.
Not many books like this........2007-08-27
Although this book is a little outdated, it answers many of the questions premed students have about getting into med school. It helped me to focus my efforts and keep on the path of becoming a doctor.
Informative.......2007-03-17
Lots of good to know as well as need to know information. I could've wasted my time in a career in medicine but now that I know what all is involved, I know it's just not for me. You may think you're meant to be a doctor and so may all of your friends and family but don't be so sure until you find out how to get to that career and what all it entails.
Simple, subtle and inspiring.......2007-02-17
This book is excellent for someone just thinking of applying into medical school. It simply crashes the stereotypes of what makes a doctor and make the journey and initiation to medical school more simple. So YES you don't have to be a genius to get in and finish. You just need to have your own personal self concept to get you through to the end of the day. Great handbook for medical students
Great for anyone considering to become a doctor.......2006-10-17
This book was great, but most of it was common sense knowlege. I had wished it had gone into more detail about medical shool etc...The ending of the book sort of just dropped off, I kind of expected more. But it was a real eye opener, and it showsthat as long as you put your mind to something you can be anything you want to. A great self motivator!
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Opportunities in Physician Assistant Careers offers you essential information about a variety of careers available assisting medical personnel and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.
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Opportunities in Physician Assistant Careers offers you essential information about a variety of careers available assisting medical personnel and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.
Customer Reviews:
Only buy this book if you know nothing about PAs.......2007-01-12
This book is filled with insanely obvious "insights" such as
--consider commuting to school rather than living on campus to save money and
--talk with practicing physician assistants to learn more.
Don't waste your money unless you need the obvious drawn out in torturous detail.
rudimentary overview.......2005-11-16
This is a short, simple overview of the PA profession that is worth the used book price. It reads more like a long magazine article than a book, for some reason. Anyone needing a nice quick introduction to the job will be satisfied with this book, although it's out of date. The many people interviewed seem to all be from Chicago, which is unusual, and also most got their education several years ago when there were literally dozens of different ways to become a PA. Modern day applicants will find many of the loosey-goosey programs of the past are now traditional masters programs just like any other. The old "I worked with a doctor for a few years and they let me sit for the boards" type of story is history, nothing more. Most of the content is just published questionnaires and personal short essays from respondents, without commentary or context by the author who seems to have no real personal knowledge of the profession. He might as well have been writing about the history of the bicycle or how air conditioning has changed our lives. But if you are just starting out and need a quick look at the job, this isn't a bad place to start.
Excellent overview of what a PA is.......1998-11-07
If you are curious about the physician assistant profession, this book takes you through the life of a PA. This walks you through the profession from the view of a student and professionals in a variety of different fields.
Book Description
Health Care Job Explosion offers a distinct advantage over other books of this type. It is two books in one — a comprehensive
CAREER GUIDE plus a dynamic
JOB FINDER. First, it provides a detailed description of each of the major health care career fields. Second, comprehensive resources are listed for job announcements (publications with job ads, job hotlines, Internet sites for job seekers, and job fairs), placement services, directories, and general information (associations, career-oriented web sites, and job related books). This dual format permits comparisons between specialties and offers insight into qualifications, cross-training potential, and pay. The job descriptions list occupations with similar skill and training requirements.
Later chapters explore the following occupation groups:
Health Technologists
Health Technicians
Dietetics, Pharmacy, and Therapy
Nursing
Health and Social Services
Health Diagnosing and Assistants
Home Health Care and Computers
The job descriptions offer the most up-to-date information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2006-2007 Occupational Outlook Handbook, interspersed with succinct input provided from many health care professionals and organizations. Each occupational listing covers the nature of the work, working conditions, employment statistics, training, other qualifications, advancement, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations. Following each job description is a carefully selected list of invaluable career and job resources. The all new fourth edition covers all major occupational groups and includes a comprehensive chapter on home health care, over 1400 updated resources, expanded sections, and interviews with health care workers. Our web site at healthcarejobs.org was created exclusively for this title.
VARIETY AND GROWTH CHARACTERIZE THE FIELD
The opportunities aren't limited to traditional health care occupations. Health care institutions will need thousands of additional accountants, auditors, personnel specialists, directors of personnel, attorneys, buyers, computer programmers, researchers, computer support specialists, chemists, engineers, drafters, computer operators, Photographers, file clerks, secretaries, purchasing clerks, and food service helpers. Furthermore, employment growth is not limited to the traditional full-time job. Part time employment is on the increase as well.
The increased demand for health care services, fed by the growing proportion of elderly in the population, is expected to continue for a full 50 years! According to the Administration on Aging the number of Americans over age 65 is expected to grow to 40.2 million by 2010 and to 71.5 million by 2030. Older Americans spend more than twice that of all others on medical services. The health care needs of this population will contribute greatly to the creation of new jobs.
Thirteen of the 20 occupations with the fastest projected growth rate are in health care. (See Table 1-1 in the book.) The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that the private hospital industry is expected to employ nearly 5 million people by 2014, which will make it the seventh largest source of employment growth. Employment in doctor's offices and clinics will also increase and the BLS expects a 56% increase in home health aides. Health care manpower shortages are now commonplace and many health care providers take months to locate qualified personnel. An American Hospital Association survey found that the health care workforce is shrinking while demand for hospital care rose in 2004.
It is not just traditional medical jobs that are growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the seven remaining 20 fastest-growing occupations, five are in computers (an industry with increasing importance in medicine) while two are medical related: medical scientists and forensic science technicians.
Customer Reviews:
Needed a change and this was the perfect guide!.......2006-11-26
I knew I needed a change in life and a new career. But I new it needed to be something that paid decent and would give me job security. So I bought this book, read about the different fields and then handed it over to my teenage daughter to get her thinking about her future....This book guided me in the right direction and now I am in school and will graduate in early 2008. I will have job security and a decent salary until I retire. If you are interested in the medical field then this book is a great guide in helping you decide what you would like to do and how much education you need, where to go to school and what exams you must pass. Great book for those looking for a career change or just thinking of trying something else in life.
A comprehensive career guide and a job locator for health care jobs.......2006-08-12
The new fourth edition of "Health Care Job Explosion!: High Growth Health Care Careers and Job Locator" is a brand new comprehensive career guide and a job locator for health care jobs. Health career data can be accessed at multiple internet sites, with one created especially for this book (http://healthcarejobs.org). The book is very user-friendly and is conveniently organized into 10 chapters. The first, "the Health Care Explosion," is an overview, while the second, "the Nexus - Making a Connection," is helpful to increase chances of obtaining the desired job. Chapter three, "Job Sources for Everyone," is an invaluable key to many resources, including job advertising services, job fairs, job hotlines, internet sites, associations and directories. It even includes pages on the Internet, Surfing lessons, LIST SERVERS, search engines, and education and career resources. A handy system of symbols connects the reader to the desired resource. Chapters four through ten cover general health care job areas, from health technologists and technicians to dietetics, pharmacy, therapy, nursing, health and social services, health diagnosing occupations and assistants, and home health care jobs. Each of these chapters begins with an interview with a practicing health care worker in the listed field. Job descriptions include significant points, a description of the nature of the work, working conditions, training, qualifications and advancement, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations. This is followed by an exhaustive listing of additional special resources pertaining to that occupation/area, again using the helpful icons established in chapter 3. Finally, Appendices A and B present information about health care corporations and sources for tuition and scholarships for specialized health care job training. "Health Care Job Explosion!" is an updated resource that will serve all who seek to build a career in one of the many areas related to health care in the United States. It would be a valued addition to the shelves of libraries and education institutions.
Terrific Resource!.......2000-02-12
You can't find a better book for the healthcare industry. A must for anyone looking to land that first job or a better one.
JM-15217
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Planning for a Successful Career Transition is a guide for physicians interested in redirecting their career path, either within or outside the medical profession. The material includes:
-Insights from recruiters who specialize in this type of transition
-Interviews with peers who have successfully redirected their career paths
-Websites available for developing and managing your career
-Techniques to judge your personality and skill compatibility with a career option
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- Outrageously Overpriced
- Strategic Career Management for the 21st Century Physician
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Gigi, M.D. Hirsch
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As the practice of medicine continues to change, a myriad of new career possibilities continue to emerge. Strategic Career Management for the 21st Century Physician provides clear strategies on how to redirect your career within the medical industry. This informative book discusses ways to explore, shift and thrive in new career paths within the health care industry. Subjects addressed include:
-Various kinds of organizations and careers available
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Strategic Career Management for the 21st Century Physician was co-authored by Gigi Hirsch, MD, the co-founder and CEO of MD Career Net, and Mike Scott, author of Planning for a Successful Career Transition for the AMA.
Customer Reviews:
Outrageously Overpriced.......2006-11-10
Well, let's just say that this is one way to finance your career transition--sell a very short book for a very big price. The first few chapters, which describe some of the cultural norms that may impede a physician's career transition, were engaging and informative. About a third of the way through, though, the book became pure, unadulterated, non-informative filler. Meanwhile, the book is priced like a medical textbook. Under no circumstances should anyone buy this book at full price. Just because I made this mistake doesn't mean the rest of you have to! ;-)
Strategic Career Management for the 21st Century Physician.......2000-11-25
A unique and much needed resource for physicians at all stages of their careers. This book will also be helpful to anyone contemplating entering the medical profession. Dr. Hirsch succinctly presents for the reader a comprehensive guide to the many career options available to those with a medical degree. She provides a clear, analytical framework from which the reader can explore their own best "career fit" within the medical profession. Despite the crisis in clinical medicine today, Dr. Hirsch presents her message in a positive, constructive style.
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CAREERS FOR YOU IS THE ONLY CAREER SERIES DESIGNED EXPRESSLY TO TURN PASSIONS INTO PAYCHECKS!
The inspiring Careers for You series encourages career explorers to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests.
Includes:
- The latest information on training and education
- Tips on transforming hobbies into job skills
- Stories of success from each field
- Expert advice on finding and getting the job
- Advice on competing in hot job markets
Customer Reviews:
Health Enthusiastist.......2000-11-14
After researching traditional as well as nontraditional careers the author shares information from personal interviews of individuals presently practicing their choice occupations. This book expands the readers knowledge from a self committment of healthy living and eating to a job area in which you can share your enthusiasm and knowledge in meaningful life work.
Book Description
This interactive worktext covers the workplace readiness skills identified by the SCANS project and the National Health Care Skill Standards. It allows learners to gain an interactive assessment of current work skills and assists them in developing achievable goals to optimize future success in the work world. This second edition maintains a writing style that helps to personally connect the material to the individual learner's life experience. While easy to read, the book still challenges the learner to think and apply information toward their personal and professional enhancement.
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Your passport to a successful and rewarding career
Perfect for anyone from high-school students to career changers, this comprehensive, no-nonsense guide takes the stress out of launching a career that’s both satisfying and financially rewarding. Here you'll find ample expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career--and your future.
In Opportunities in Physician Careers, you'll find:
- Valuable information on preparing for medical school and information about the application process
- An up-close look at residency training, including program locations, hours worked, income, and specializations
- Interviews with working physicians for realistic descriptions of working conditions
- Earning potential in family practice, internal medicine, surgery, and more
- Information on medical specialties such as anesthesiology, nuclear medicine, immunology, psychiatry, and radiology
- Discussions on important issues of the day, including patients’ rights and alternative medicine
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Opportunities in Physician Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers for physicians. The book includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.
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Review of Opportunities in Physician careers.......2003-10-31
ABSTRACT
OPPORTUNITIES IN PHYSICIAN CAREERS
WRITTEN BY JAN SUGAR-WEBB, M.A
VGM CAREER HORIZIONS
The book Opportunities in Physician Careers covers everywhere from the history of medicine to what schooling is needed to become a physician.
The first chapter talks about the history of medicine. She talks about where medicine first started with the ancient Egyptians, and the influence of Greek medicine. She also talks about the how the Renaissance and the seventeenth century influenced medicine. The book also goes into detail about the start of prevention, and the rise of modern medicine. At the end of this chapter the book touches on the future of medicine.
The book also talks about the training needed to get into medical school and what to expect before, during and after medical school. After medical school you will go into residency training, which includes residents, interns, and fellows. It into detail about where you would do residency, hours worked, and pay.
Then for rest of the book it talks about specialties you can get into. Specifically Family Practice and General Internal Medicine Surgery and Surgical Specialties. It also talks about Medical Specialists such as cardiovascular medicine, Hematology and many others. The book also talks about other specialists you can be, for example pediatrics, gynecology, anesthesiology and many others.
At the end of the book it talks about the future of medicine. It focuses on the job outlook, alternative medicine, and patients' rights.
I think that this book is a good book to look into the many different aspects of medicine. The author goes into detail about what to excect when getting into different fields of medicine. She also talks about the history anf future of medicine. Over all I think this is a very informative book.
Kalin Hendee wrote this abstract.
Not worth the time or money.......2000-06-04
I am a med student who was looking for specific information about specialties and this book was worthless. It was extremely short and about 1/3 of its pages were comprised of a list of medical schools. The only possible use for this book is for a middle or high school student who lacks even the most rudimentary knowledge about medial education and practice.
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The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . explores a vast range of professions.
Each book offers:
- The latest information on a field of interest
- Training and education requirements for each career
- Salary statistics for different positions within each field
- Up-to-date professional and Internet resources
- And much more
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The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . explores a vast range of professions.
Each book offers:
- The latest information on a field of interest
- Training and education requirements for each career
- Salary statistics for different positions within each field
- Up-to-date professional and Internet resources
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This book has been written specifically for busy junior doctors looking for that 'competitive edge '. The medical interview is quite different from any other interview, but this book will help you prepare well in advance to optimize your chance of success. In this new edition, there are more details on how best to present your CV, different interview strategies to adopt, real-life example questions with answers good and bad, and information on what happens behind the scenes.This book provides all you need to know to be a winner in a medical interview. Read this book and nail that job!The Medical Job InterviewExplains how to prepare the best curriculum vitaeTells you what you should do to get short listedShows you how to find out who will be on the interview panel, and how you can anticipate their questionsGives tips on appropriate behaviour in an interviewAdvises you on negotiating salary and termsReviews of first edition:"...I would whole heartedly recommend this book to anyone who is applying for a hospital position ... I found it a real help during my preparation for applying for house jobs... "Cambridge Medicine"An excellent guide to the process of applying and getting hospital posts in the UK system...This book is a must for final year students, house officers and senior house officers who are looking for hospital posts and would not go amiss for those contemplating more senior appointments. "Senior House Officer in Medicine, Newcastle upon Tyne
Customer Reviews:
No Use for USA .......2007-09-06
While this may be a good resource for the UK, it is not really relevant or useful for USA residents or fellows looking for guidance in developing their CV
Nice But A Lot of Text !.......2007-05-19
Nice But A Lot of Text !
Yeh It is a good book for Doctors going for Interveiw But I think if the author summarize some "LONG PARAGRAPH" to Upto the Point it would be better .
Change your life in an evening.......2001-05-02
Demystifying medical institutions is attempted by many, but only successfully achieved by a few.
This book is an out-and-out success.
The author gives a very experienced insider's view of the art of succeeding in a medical job interview. Many of the tips could, no doubt, be extended to other professions, and are not just appropriate to the UK. The book blends serious application to the task with amusing anecdotes, and is essential bed-time reading before any medical job interview. BUY IT!
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