Making Sense of Your Medical Career: Your Strategic Guide to Success (Hodder Arnold Publication) [Paperback]

Riaz Agha (Author), Sir Graeme Catto (Editor), Sir Barry Jackson (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Hodder Arnold Publication | Publication Date: August 18, 2005

Medicine is an extremely competitive field, and whilst some specialties will always prove more popular than others, the competition is set to increase across all areas. If you are serious about succeeding in medicine then Making Sense of Your Medical Career is the book for you.This practical guide is packed with invaluable career information, and takes time to explain carefully the best path to career success.Key Features* Universal approach, applicable across all specialties* Unbiased and impartial advice* Easy-to-read and informal style* Step-by-step advice in how to build an effective CV* Practical examples from expert contributing authors* Handy tips on getting short-listed and selected for competitive posts* Further information and support on www.yourmedicalcareer.comThis book will help you to answer difficult questions:* Should I do an intercalated BSc and what are the costs, benefits and alternatives?* How do I get funding for an intercalated BSc and elective?* How do I organise a successful elective?* How do I write and publish a scientific paper or book?* How do I get the most out of my time at medical school?* How do I manage my time, finances and stress?* What will I be asked at an interview?* How can I make myself stand out from the crowd?Making Sense of Your Medical Career is the ultimate passport to a successful career in medicine."We have no doubt that any medical student would benefit from reading this book and so would many of their teachers...it is a remarkable achievement and we believe that it justly merits a place on the student's personal bookshelf as well as in libraries everywhere." Sir Graeme Catto and Sir Barry Jackson

Editorial Reviews

Review

'I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to any medical student or young doctor"I congratulate Riaz Agha and his colleagues on providing a very valuable resource for young people entering medicine today.' -- Prof. David K.C Cooper, Univerity of Pittsburgh 20050815 "We would recommend this book primarily for medical students and junior doctors. It provides a practical guide that any reader could use to start to build the foundation for a strong application for any competitive speciality in a structured way." -- Hamed Khan & Iqbal Khan, British Medical Journal 20050815

About the Author

Riaz Agha BSc(Hons) is a final year medical student at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine, London; Founder and Managing Editor of the International Journal of Surgery; Director of Surgical Associates Ltd and Falcon Websites Ltd; and Member of Council, Section of Plastic Surgery, The Royal Society of Medicine, UK. Editorial Advisors: Sir Graeme Catto MD, FRCP, FRSE Pro Vice-Chancellor for Medicine, University of London Vice-Principal, King's College London, UK Sir Barry Jackson MS, FRCS, FRCP Past-President of the Royal Society of Medicine in London Past-President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Arnold Publishers; 1 edition (August 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340887370
• ISBN-13: 978-0340887370
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,559,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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