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Becoming a Physician: A Practical and Creative Guide to Planning a Career in Medicine

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This is the only pre-med book that speaks to you as a real person, addresses all aspects of your life, and doesn't treat the application process like a big game. The message is that the best way to get into medical school is to be yourself, not to sell your soul. The info is the most useful and the most readable of any book that I have found. I recommend it to all my friends that are applying now.

This book is great and very helpful. It gives loads of wonderful advice that most people need (i.e. you don't have to
major in Chemistry of Biology to get into medical school). It is also a good investment- it'll take you from you college years all the way to medical school. It's a joy to read because of the humor thrown in here and there. It's clear and precise. Another thing is that they also talk to actual students and get their opinions. This is a good thing because every student is different and have all sorts of reasons for going to medical school. Everyone doesn't decide to follow in their parents footsteps at the age of three- you may decide to go when you are thirty-three! All-in-all, this is a must have for every pre-med student!

This is an excellent resource- honest and actually interesting to read. I only wish there were a little more advice for non-traditional students. Other than that, this book has been extremely helpful and really correlates with what medical students, doctors, and admissions people have told me. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering a career in medicine (especially if you're undecided).

I was given this book as a gift when I made it public that I wanted to become a pediatrician. I'm graduating this year and entering Pre-med in the fall. This book is a MUST READ if you are thinking about going into the medical field. It cleared up many of the questions and uncertainties I have had. Everything is explained so clearly and completely. I especially like how it follows all the way to the MCAT and then Med school. I'll be able to use it all through my medical education.

I found this book pretty superficial. It includes a lot of common sense ancedotes that, if you've done much research at all, will sound very repetitive.

It was a fast and boring read for me. If you want to read about being a physician Becoming a Doctor or Intern Blues are lot more meaty. And there's several better books about getting into medical school too.

I think this book is a good read for anyone wondering about the whole process of becoming a physician. Although I think it is lacking in the non-traditional area, it still has lots of good information.

This book is truly fantastic. It isn't like all of the other books that basically just tell you what to do. This book gives you options, and advice. This book helps you in understanding what to expect, what kind of effort will be needed on your part, and so much more. This book is a must for anyone considering medicine as a career.

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!

This was a well thought out and informative book. The authors not only go into the "right" reasons to become a doctor, but also the whole ordeal from pre-med to medical school. Worth every penny.

This book outlines everything involved in considering a career in medicine. It is simple and clear! I read portions of the book to motivate me at times.