The Best Book On Medical Residency: How To Prep, Apply, Interview & Match (By Mike Ybarra, M.D., Attending Physician & Former Chief Resident At Georgetown University Hospital) (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Medicine has long been a top profession—whether you’re just starting med school, or you’ve begun the process of applying to your residency, this eBook will guide you through the process, provide invaluable advice and answer your questions about the preparation, application, interview and Match. Along with these key points, author Mike Ybarra, MD also addresses how to choose a specialty field; what makes for a successful resident; and how to decide which program is the best “fit.”Beyond these more general concerns, most med students have questions or worries about their personal statement and the interview day. This book offers a full explanation of both, along with strategic tips and actionable advice on how to tackle the difficulties of applying to residency programs! In 2011, 30,598 applicants vied for 23,421 first-year residency spots; Learn the ins-and-outs of making your number 1 Match a reality! From the first inklings of your future career, through the ERAS application and NRMP matching, get a full break-down of all the essential information from a highly qualified member of the profession. What’s In The Book?--> Step-by-step guide to preparing, applying, interviewing and matching to the medical residency program--> Keys to success during the application process--> Strategic tips & helpful hints for your applications and interviews--> Lists & resources for your search--> Sample questions & answers for interview day--> A breakdown of a resident’s typical day--> Advice on how to choose your residency specialty--> Explanations of ERAS & NRMP--> Tips on writing your personal statementAbout The Author:Michael Ybarra, MD is an attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Originally from Southern California, he started on the path to becoming a doctor as an undergraduate at Stanford University and a medical student at Georgetown. He stayed in Washington for residency and was Chief Resident at the Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center Emergency Medicine Training Program. He was the President of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) Resident and Student Association, and the chair of the AAEM Young Physician Section Government Affairs Committee. He is active in medical education, leading Emergency Medicine Journal Club at Georgetown and is the Advisor to the Emergency Medicine Interest Group for medical students. He is the author of a number of peer-reviewed publications, editor of the “Rules of the Road for Residents” publication, and presented research and lectured at regional and national meetings. He has also won a number of teaching awards including the “String of Pearls,” Hugh H. Hussey Award, and was named the 2010 Emergency Medicine Resident of the Year.Letter To Readers:Dear Medical Student, Congratulations on making it this far in your medical training! Soon enough you will be a doctor! The next major hurdle standing between you and your dream is the residency match. Having lived and breathed the match myself, and helping a number of medical students through the process I hope this eBook answers the questions many of you are wondering and sheds light on the twists and turns of this nearly year long process. My hope is that by the end, you will find your perfect match and be able to move on to planning your vacation between medical school and the start of residency (I’m sure there’s another great eBook for that!). Sincerely,Michael YbarraChapter Outline:Chapter 1: Overview Of The eBookChapter 2: The Preparatory PhaseChapter 3: What Is Residency All About?Chapter 4: “Day In The Life” Of A Typical ResidentChapter 5: Choosing Your SpecialtyChapter 6: The Application PhaseChapter 7: The Interview PhaseChapter 8: Interview DayChapter 9: Matching Phase: The MatchChapter 10: Succeeding In Your Residency