First aid for the match

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First aid for the match

Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan, Christina Shenvi

McGraw-Hill Medical, c2011

5th ed

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First aid for the match : insider advice from students and residency directors

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Make or break advice on getting into the residency program of your choice Written by medical students who recently completed the match process First Aid for the Match is a insider's guide to preparing for and succeeding in the match process. The fifth edition features a new, two-color interior design, the latest statistics and advice on matching in each specialty and major sub-specialty, advice on preparing for the 4th year of medical school, and special considerations for IMGs and residents with young families. A chapter on what to do if you don't match ("the scramble") is also included. Chapters on polishing your CV and writing stellar application essays, plus tips on "wowing" them during the interview, will help you map your career path and plan appropriately for success. Features Statistics and advice on matching in all major specialties and now--NEW!--major sub-specialties Includes perspectives by residents/fellows about each sub-specialty and why/how they chose it, what their thought process was in choosing it, the attractions and challenges of the field, the future of the field, etc. Application and interview tips, including expanded section on interview questions to include more questions for all interviews, as well as for each specialty. Added examples of difficult or unexpected questions and examples of good ways to think about answering certain questions and things to avoid saying Exapnded section of CVs and high-impact personal statements with real examples and advice on what not to do. Advice for international medical graduates and residents with young families Advice on travelling to interviews, with new ideas and tips for travel/lodging, and useful websitesComprehensive guide to the match and planning for match success. Although some information is available on the internet (some not reliable), this book gathers it all in one place and adds valuable insider information and advice. The content you need to get the match you want: The Match,Setting Up The Fourth Year,Choosing and Matching in Your Specialty,Weighing Your Options,What If I Can't Decide?;Your Specialty and the Match,Transitional-Year Program,Anesthesiology,Dermatology,Emergency Medicine,Family Practice,Internal Medicine & Medical Sub-Specialties,Med-Peds,Neurology,Neurosurgery,Obstetrics and Gynecology,Ophthalmology,Orthopaedics,Otolaryngology,Pathology,Pediatrics & Pediatric Sub-Specialties,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,Psychiatry,Radiology,Radiation Oncology,Surgery & Surgical Sub-Specialties,Urology,IMGs and the Match Process,Getting Residency Information and Applications,The Application,The CV,The Personal Statement,Gearing Up For Interviews,Interview Day,The Rank List and Match Day,After The Match,Appendix A: Worksheets for Application Requirements,Appendix B: Program Evaluation Worksheet,Appendix C: Recommended Resources,About the Authors

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Authors Faculty Reviewers Preface Acknowledgments How To Contribute Internship Opportunities Chapter 1: The Match Chapter 2: Setting up the Senior Year Chapter 3: Choosing and Matching in Your Specialty Weighing Your Options What if I Can't Decide? OK, I've Decided--What Next? Chapter 4: Your Specialty and the Match Residency Training Anesthesiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Medicine General Surgery Internal Medicine Internal Medicine--Pediatrics Neurological Surgery Neurology Obstetrics and Gynecology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Plastic Surgery Psychiatry Radiology Radiation Oncology Transitional-Year Program Urology Fellowship Training Selected Medical Specialties Allergy and Immunology Cardiology Endocrinology Gastroenterology Hematology and Oncology Infectious Disease Nephrology Rheumatology Selected Surgical Specialties Abdominal Transplant Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery Colon and Rectal Surgery Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Vascular Surgery Chapter 5: International Medical Graduates and the Match Process Chapter 6: Getting Residency Information and Applications Chapter 7: The Application Chapter 8: The Curriculum Vitae Chapter 9: The Personal Statement Chapter 10: Gearing up for Interviews Chapter 11: Interview Day Chapter 12: The Rank List and Match Day Chapter 13: After the Match Appendix A: Worksheets for Application Requirements Appendix B: Program Evaluation Worksheet (PEW) Index About the Authors

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