A How to Guide for Medical Students |
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| Editor:
| Englesbe, Michael J.
Meyers, Michael O. |
| Series title: | Success in Academic Surgery Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-319-42897-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2016 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $69.99 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionThis 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.