On Becoming a Doctor

By: Tania Heller

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Synopsis: Everything They Don't Tell You, Everything You Need to KnowBecoming a doctor is so much more than acing your MCATs, living through med school, then getting the perfect residency. It is a career that demands long hours on little to no sleep, constant continuing education, and a tough decision about which of the many types of medicine you want to practice. But with the right guide, you can make the right choices each step of the way. On Becoming a Doctorcalmly and thoroughly walks you through each academic, physical, and emotional step you'll take on your way to a successful career in medicine, and it includes interviews with many different specialists to help you choose a medical path. This Essential Insider Advice Will Show You:Financing all of the costs of medical schoolThe ups and downs of working with insurance companiesPerspectives on a variety of medical fieldsThe educational, physical, and emotional realities of the journeyInterviews with doctors in many different specialtiesWorking with other doctors and the administration On Becoming a Doctorcovers everything you need to know about medical school, residency, specialization, and practice.