First Aid for the Match (First Aid Series) (Paperback)

by Tao Le (Author), Vikas Bhushan (Author), Chirag Amin (Author), Steven Berk (Author), Eric Collisson (Author)

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Product Description
This practical high-yield book offers students insider advice on succeeding in the Match and getting the residency program of their choice. With contributions from residency program directors and residents, this book comprehensively covers all aspects of the Match. The Third Edition features new coverage of issues facing international medical graduates, typical interview questions for each specialty, and the latest statistics for Match success.

From the Back Cover
INSIDER ADVICE FOR MATCH SUCCESS

Logically organized, succinct, and to the point, well-written . . . extremely useful.'
- Doody's Health Sciences Book Review (of prior edition)

REAL-WORLD, RELEVANT ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR MATCH QUESTIONS
*Fully understand the match process
*How to increase your chances of getting the match you want
*What to do if you don't match
*Personal statement and CVs that worked
*Interviewing tips
*Frequently asked interview questions (and good answers)
*Advice from students who matched with top programs
*Latest trends specialties

THE PREPARATION YOU NEED TO GET THE MATCH YOU WANT
*Select the right program
*Stay cool and do it right with step-by-step directions
*Avoid costly interview mistakes
*Get the inside scoop on Match Day
*Utilize tips designed for your specific situation
*Zero-in on your goals

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Product Details

• Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 3 edition (September 12, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071409297
• ISBN-13: 978-0071409292
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #555,961 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Figuring out Fourth Year and Applications, February 24, 2007

By	SouthTemple (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Aid for the Match, Fourth Edition (First Aid Series) (Paperback)

I really like this book and am glad I found it. I was not a fan of the First Aid for Step I, and so was leery of using this book but as I looked through it I felt it was very complete.

I have felt sort of clueless about the whole application process and how to figure out what I could do, what fields I wanted to go into, what fields are competitive but still - somehow - I could find a way in. There really aren't a lot of resources on this whole process and word of mouth is not enough. Considering how incredibly important the third/four years are in terms of strategizing for your future, I am surprised how few real resources there are. People talk about the Iverson book but I found it too simplistic.

I also need some handholding in simple areas I might be unfamiliar with, like how to write your personal statement, CV and application and this book does a good job of addressing that. Overall, I think this book is a sleeper and I totally recommend it.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing Book, May 4, 2007

By	Luke T. Curtis (Wilmette, IL, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found the First Aid for Step 2 to be a very helpful and concise review. I was quite dissapointed after buying and reading First Aid for the Match. It contains very little new information that can not be obtained through your college administration or through taking to the residencies themselves. It has very little on special students- older students, students with disabilities, students with a research background. It says little about students who have difficulty matching and have to go through the match a second time. It says little about what to do to make yourself more attractive to a residency who turned you down on the first time. I am sorry, but I would not recommend this book.

3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book if you are in American med school, November 28, 2006

By	Kyoichi Fujita "usmle 99 score" (Miami, Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: First Aid for the Match, Fourth Edition (First Aid Series) (Paperback)

Probably excellent source of statistics of percentages of positions occupied by American graduate and foreign med grad, salaries, unmatched positions in each sub categories of residencies programs - are portrayed.
Although they are mere numbers, certainly other additional factors played in major role exemplified as nepotism, connection, US clinical experiences were simply ignored or not mentioned at all. It also lacks prospective point of view of foreign medical graduate and how they have to approach which oftentimes differ greatly from those of American graduates.

No other books showed and listed examples of comprehensive letter of recommendations, Curriculum vitae, personal statements and so ons. One comes to understanding what is required in producing decent documents when faced with these challenges.

Overall, this book shouldn't be a sole example to steer clear your residency positions if you are foreign med grad, but some portions of this book presents with second-to-none series of how to create good documents.