A How To Guide For Medical Students

by Michael J. Englesbe, Michael O. Meyers

Overview

This book will be a ‘how to’ guide for medical students interested in pursuing a career in academic surgery. It will discuss personal traits and rationale for going into academic surgery. It will review accomplishments as a medical student that are key components of beginning an academic career and highlight what makes a student competitive for a surgical program. Sections will be devoted to mentorship, research experience and personal experiences that lead to success.
The editors will also focus on gender and work-life balance issues that often are perceived as barriers to a career in academic surgery.   It will also provide key dates and sample application information for students to use as templates.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319428956
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	11/19/2016
Series:	Success in Academic Surgery
Edition description:	1st ed. 2017
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michael O. Meyer , MD, is a Professor of Surgery in the division of Surgical Oncology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Table of Contents

Part 1. Clinical Training and Making Sure Surgery is Right for You.- Part 2. Building a Portfolio for Success.- Part 3. The Residency Search and Match.- Part 4. Appendices.