You have entered medical school to become a physician and you are learning all about basic science, anatomy, and disease science. However, in order to be successful in your medical career, you need more than medical knowledge. You need to understand the medical education system and how to avoid the potholes along your path that can hurt your career. This Physician Career Guidebook series is a practical career guidebook to lead you through residency training, your first years as an attending physician, and becoming a physician leader. All items are generic across medical specialties and are meant to help bring the topics to your attention for your further contemplation. Each chapter is a mentoring or coaching session for a specific period of your training timeline. Use the information provided to further your career and to be better prepared for each step along the way. Each book is designed to be a guide for multiple years so you can use the appropriate chapters at the appropriate times.

This insightful and candid guide unveils the truth about medical school, residency, and the fascinating realities that await aspiring physicians beyond the classroom. On Becoming a Doctor provides an essential roadmap for your medical odyssey including: Comprehensive Guidance: Delve into the intricacies of medical school life and residency, as well as the challenges and rewards of being a doctor. Gain invaluable insights into the various medical specialties, allowing you to make informed decisions about your future career path. First-Hand Accounts: Written by seasoned medical professionals, this book provides authentic first-hand accounts of the rigors and triumphs experienced throughout medical training. Learn from their experiences and use their wisdom to navigate your own journey with confidence. Balancing Life and Work: Discover the secrets to maintaining a healthy work-life balance in the demanding world of medicine. On Becoming a Doctor offers practical tips on managing stress, fostering personal well-being, and nurturing a fulfilling personal life alongside a thriving medical career. Residency Success Strategies: Unravel the complexities of the residency application process and equip yourself with indispensable strategies to stand out in this highly competitive arena. Our expert advice will empower you to excel during your residency and launch a successful medical career. Patient Stories: Be inspired by heartwarming and insightful patient stories that illustrate the transformative power of compassionate healthcare. Learn how to provide exceptional patient care and forge meaningful connections with those you serve. Navigating Medical Challenges: From medical ethics dilemmas to emotional resilience, On Becoming a Doctor addresses the diverse challenges doctors encounter. Equip yourself with the tools to overcome obstacles and make a lasting impact on the lives of your patients. Thriving Beyond Residency: Beyond residency lies a vast landscape of opportunities. Learn about alternative career paths, research opportunities, and potential for leadership roles within the medical community. Unlock your potential and discover what lies ahead in your fulfilling medical journey. Empower yourself with knowledge, empathy, and resilience as you embrace the transformative journey of becoming a doctor. A perfect graduation gift for any aspiring medical professional!

The Physician Career Guidebooks provide practical, timely advice designed to help medical students, residents, and attending physicians to further your career and prepare you for each step along the way. Books in this series are: -The Road to Residency and Beyond - What They Didn't Teach You in Medical School.-Navigating the Chasm from Residency to Practicing Physician - Your Bridge to Success-The Physician Influencer - Inspiring Others in the World of Medicine (Fall 2021)This second book in a series of three, Navigating the Chasm between Residency and Practicing Physician, will help you navigate the twists and turns of active practice that will give you the edge you need to be successful. You will learn valuable insider information about what you can expect to encounter as you transition from residency to practicing physician, such as...-Proactively securing general requirements for active practice as an independent or employed physician -Understanding hospital/health system medical staff governance, professional practice evaluations and peer review -Navigating hospital/health system credentialing and privileging -Traversing health plan credentialing, enrollment and basic insurance payer contract models -Exposing key regulatory and compliance considerations -Considering membership in P.O.s, P.H.Os, ACOs or CINs...and more. This is the perfect gift for the medical resident or fellow is your life to help them prepare for their graduation and set them up for success in medical practice.

At age 33, Melvin Konner entered medical school. This is an account of his third year when students first apply the results of their endless book-learning and test-taking.

Med School Confidential from Robert H. Miller and Daniel M. Bissell uses the same chronological format and mentor-based system that have made Law School Confidential and Business School Confidential such treasured and popular guides. It takes the reader step-by-step through the entire med school process--from thinking about, applying to, and choosing a medical school and program, through the four-year curriculum, internships, residencies, and fellowships, to choosing a specialty and finding the perfect job. With a foreword by Chair of the Admissions Committee at Dartmouth Medical School Harold M. Friedman, M.D., Med School Confidential provides what no other book currently does: a comprehensive, chronological account of the full medical school experience.

This book was written to help every senior medical student, every intern, every resident, and every fellow across the country learn how to navigate the treacherous waters of residency training. It will help bridge the communication gap between residents and faculty. It will help mentally prime medical students for their next stage of medical training. In preparing to write this book, I interviewed over 100 Program Directors across the country in seven specialties, including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery. I asked them a standard set of questions in the hopes of collecting, organizing, and sharing that wisdom to current and would-be residents. I asked them about the obstacles they overcame, the setbacks they endured, the lessons they learned, and the lessons they taught. The singular goal was to create a compendium to guide current and future residents during their final stage of training. The chapters that follow are a compilation of wisdom from over 500 combined years of medical training experience. My focus was not only on the residents who struggled the most but also on the residents who were striving. Just as much wisdom could be gleaned from the strongest residents. Every program had them, and every faculty knew who they were. These were the residents who were so far ahead of their peers that they needed very little, if any, supervision. These were the residents who were so self-sufficient that they allowed us to spend the extra time with those who needed it. These were the residents who were routinely selected or elected for Chief Resident positions. These were the residents who allowed us to sleep better at night, knowing that patient care was in good hands. These were the residents to whom we would trust the care of our family members. Every June, faculty across the country would swell with pride as these strong residents accepted their training certificates on Graduation Day. As I reflected on those who have graduated from my program, I found myself feeling the same sense of pride for the residents who completed remediation. Despite the sleepless nights thinking about the struggling resident, there is always a unique sense of satisfaction from helping a resident who adrift found his way. There are very few things more rewarding than watching a resident who appears to be on the brink of failure dig herself out of a hole and successfully graduate from residency. There is something special about the lost sheep who is returned to the flock. During my interview with a surgery Program Director, he stated, "Perhaps the question we should be asking is ''Why was the sheep lost in the first place?''" I emphatically agreed with him, and I found myself even more determined to write this book. After all, as an intern, I was one of those lost sheep. Residency training is a privilege and an honor. For every medical student who enters residency, there are many more who apply and are not accepted. Residency is not a roadblock in your journey; it is the journey. We must never forget why we entered medicine in the first place. This book should be used by senior medical students to help them mentally prepare for the extraordinary challenge ahead. This book should also be used as a guide for all residents - not just those who are struggling, but those who want to excel in residency and beyond. Finally, this book should be a compass for all Program Directors and faculty, to help them recognize early warning signs in the residents who are veering off path or have lost their way. After collecting notes from some of the most intelligent and wisest physicians in the country, I feel confident in saying that no matter who you are, where you are from, or how successful you have been, you can benefit from the combined wisdom of those who have succeeded before you. After all, the lives of your patients depend on it.