Download or read book On Being a Physician written by Roman De Sanctis and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Being a Physician by Roman W. De Sanctis, MD is a compelling and inspirational essay that captures, with remarkable grace, humility and authenticity, responding to a call to care for the sick. Roman retired from the Massachusetts General Hospital after a storied, 59-year tenure as a practicing Cardiologist. He has been an inspiration to generations of doctors and this essay, adapted from his 2014 speech to Harvard Medical School's graduating class, distills the essence of practicing medicine at the very highest level. Every medical school graduate, new or old, should read this little book and be inspired to emulate the ideals that animated and the practices that defined the career of one of the truly great physicians of our era.
Download or read book When Doctors Become Patients written by Robert Klitzman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many doctors, their role as powerful healer precludes thoughts of ever getting sick themselves. When they do, it initiates a profound shift of awareness-- not only in their sense of their selves, which is invariably bound up with the "invincible doctor" role, but in the way that they view their patients and the doctor-patient relationship. While some books have been written from first-person perspectives on doctors who get sick-- by Oliver Sacks among them-- and TV shows like "House" touch on the topic, never has there been a "systematic, integrated look" at what the experience is like for doctors who get sick, and what it can teach us about our current health care system and more broadly, the experience of becoming ill.The psychiatrist Robert Klitzman here weaves together gripping first-person accounts of the experience of doctors who fall ill and see the other side of the coin, as a patient. The accounts reveal how dramatic this transformation can be-- a spiritual journey for some, a radical change of identity for others, and for some a new way of looking at the risks and benefits of treatment options. For most however it forever changes the way they treat their own patients. These questions are important not just on a human interest level, but for what they teach us about medicine in America today. While medical technology advances, the health care system itself has become more complex and frustrating, and physician-patient trust is at an all-time low. The experiences offered here are unique resource that point the way to a more humane future.
Download or read book On Becoming a Doctor written by Tania Heller and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Becoming a Physician written by Jennifer Danek and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1997-02-05 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I have advised countless medical students and applicants over more than two decades and I repeatedly found myself agreeing with the advice given by the Daneks." --Michael V. Drake, M.D.Professor and Associate Dean, School of Medicine University of California, San Francisco "These authors have the experience, knowledge, and writing skills to lead the lost through the maze of uncertainties of medical schools and beyond."--Robert H. Shapiro, Ph.D.Academic Dean and Provost U.S. Naval Academy "Any student thinking about a career in medicine should have this book."--Tyrone D. Taborn Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Career Communications Group, Inc. Here, at last, is the book that will help you realize your dream of a career in medicine. Whether your goal is to work in a busy city hospital ER, as a country doctor, or in research, here you'll find innovative ways to actively plan and tailor your medical school education to meet your specific needs. Explore your many options with: * Straight facts on the medical school admissions process * Up-to-date information on the MCAT * Advice on selecting the right medical school * The current medical trends and the most attractive specialties
Download or read book So You Have Decided to Become a Physician written by Dimitrios Linos and published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, written by an internationally acknowledged pioneer in endocrine surgery, is intended as advice for aspiring medical professionals, in particular for young people from around the world who are hoping to attend one of the great medical schools in the US or the UK, such as Harvard or Oxford. In clear, concise language, Dimitrios Linos explains the steps one needs to take to get into a top medical school, succeed as a resident, and become a board certified doctor. Drawing on his many years of experience, Linos discusses the career paths for practicing physicians, how to avoid burnout, and the importance of finding a work-life balance. This is an honest, engaging and thoughtful book, written in an encouraging manner from someone who knows personally the struggles and triumphs of being a doctor and who wants to help others become "the best physician in the world."
Download or read book So You Want to Be A Physician Assistant written by Beth Grivett and published by Physician Assistant Books. This book was released on 2012-03-18 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to be part of the exciting physician assistant profession and how to choose the right PA program. This guide answers questions about what it takes to become an essential component of the physician-led health care team.
Download or read book Physician Leadership written by Karen J. Nichols and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know how to practice medicine. Now learn how to lead with this insightful resource from one of medicine’s most accomplished leaders. In Physician Leadership, renowned medical leader Dr. Karen J. Nichols delivers a concise guide for busy physicians doing their best to successfully lead people and organizations. The book covers foundational leadership essentials that every physician needs to master to transform themselves from a highly motivated novice leader into an effective, skilled, and productive leader. Each chapter offers readers a summary of the crucial points found within, sample questions, exercises, and a bibliography of the relevant academic literature for further study. Ideal for doctors who don’t have the time to peruse an unwieldy collection of the latest research and thought on organizational leadership, or to take a multi-day course on effective leadership, Physician Leadership distills the author’s extensive research and personal experience into a short and practical handbook. Physician Leadership provides actionable, real-world advice for practicing and aspiring physicians: A thorough introduction to personal approach and style when interacting with patients, managers, boards, and committees An exploration of how to employ the principles of effective communication to achieve desired results and practical techniques for implementing those principles Practical discussions of the role that perspectives play in shaping an organization’s culture and how those perspectives affect leadership efficacy In-depth examinations of approaches to decision-making that get buy-in from others and achieve results Perfect for doctors stepping into a leadership role for the first time, Physician Leadership also belongs on the bookshelves of experienced physician leaders seeking to improve their leadership abilities and improve the results of their organizations.
Download or read book The Physician written by Noah Gordon and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An orphan leaves Dark Ages London to study medicine in Persia in this “rich” and “vivid” historical novel from a New York Times–bestselling author (The New York Times). A child holds the hand of his dying mother and is terrified, aware something is taking her. Orphaned and given to an itinerant barber-surgeon, Rob Cole becomes a fast-talking swindler, peddling a worthless medicine. But as he matures, his strange gift—an acute sensitivity to impending death—never leaves him, and he yearns to become a healer. Arab madrassas are the only authentic medical schools, and he makes his perilous way to Persia. Christians are barred from Muslim schools, but claiming he is a Jew, he studies under the world’s most renowned physician, Avicenna. How the woman who is his great love struggles against her only rival—medicine—makes a riveting modern classic. The Physician is the first book in New York Times–bestselling author Noah Gordon’s Dr. Robert Cole trilogy, which continues with Shaman and concludes with Matters of Choice.
Download or read book The Inner Physician written by Roger Neighbour and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this final volume of his best-selling 'Inner' trilogy, Roger Neighbour explores the relationship between a doctor's professional and private selves. He suggests that the mind of every doctor retains an untrained 'ordinary human being' part - their Inner Physician - which makes an important, though often neglected, contribution to medical practice. This 'Inner Physician', which he also describes as the 'amateur within' or the 'expert minus the expertise', plays a major role in diagnosis and treatment, and is the chief source of insight, empathy and clinical acumen. Roger shows that skilled use of the Inner Physician is one thing that distinguishes the generalist from the specialist.
Download or read book The Vanishing Physician Scientist written by Andrew I. Schafer and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, physicians have played a vital role in medical discovery. These physician-scientists devote the majority of their professional effort to seeking new knowledge about health and disease through research and represent the entire continuum of biomedical investigation. They bring a unique perspective to their work and often base their scientific questions on the experience of caring for patients. Physician-scientists also effectively communicate between researchers in the "pure sciences" and practicing health care providers. Yet there has been growing concern in recent decades that, due to complex changes, physician-scientists are vanishing from the scene. In this book, leading physician-scientists and academic physicians examine the problem from a variety of perspectives: historical, demographic, scientific, cultural, sociological, and economic. They make valuable recommendations that—if heeded—should preserve and revitalize the community of physician-scientists as the profession continues to evolve and boundaries between doctors and researchers shift.
Download or read book Osler written by Charles S. Bryan and published by New York : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Framing the great physician's message in contemporary, easily accessible terms, he allows today's readers to rediscover the immense appeal and pragmatism of Osler's stimulating writings.
Download or read book On Being a Physician written by Roman W. De Sanctis and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Being a Physician by Roman W. De Sanctis, MD is a compelling and inspirational essay that captures, with remarkable grace, humility and authenticity, responding to a call to care for the sick. Roman retired from the Massachusetts General Hospital after a storied, 59-year tenure as a practicing Cardiologist. He has been an inspiration to generations of doctors and this essay, adapted from his 2014 speech to Harvard Medical School's graduating class, distills the essence of practicing medicine at the very highest level. Every medical school graduate, new or old, should read this little book and be inspired to emulate the ideals that animated, and the practices that defined the career of one of the truly great physicians of our era.
Download or read book Medicine Is Not a Job written by J. N. Olayiwola and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a high school student contemplating a career in medicine? A college student or postbaccalaurate following the pre-med path? A resident physician thinking about next steps? A practicing physician challenged by the realities of your work? This book is meant for you. Medicine is Not a Job is the written version of a highly acclaimed speech Dr. Olayiwola gave to 250 high school students interested in careers in medicine in 2014. The book delves into some of the inspiration and motivation behind becoming and continuing as a physician and understanding the difference between a job and a calling. With concise real life examples, any physician or physician-hopeful can surely draw motivation.
Download or read book What It Takes to Be a Doctor written by Ranjana Srivastava and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide for anyone contemplating a career as a doctor, by one of Australia's finest practitioners – and writers 2018 finalist book for The Australian Career Book Award – supported by the Royal Society of Arts in Australia and New Zealand What is the life of a doctor really like? Is there an end to studying? Are money and prestige guaranteed? Can a fulfilling medical career and a satisfying family life co-exist and what support can a parent or partner give? Which doctors are the happiest? What is the most important question to ask yourself before studying medicine? An insider’s calm and considered answers could determine whether you choose to pursue this high-stakes career. Becoming a doctor is a tremendous privilege and a serious responsibility. With her trademark warmth and story-telling ability, Ranjana Srivastava delves into the reality of being a doctor in the modern era of medicine. Through lived experience as a front-line clinician, prolific writer, and mother, she celebrates the highlights of being a doctor but doesn't flinch from the disappointments. Her compelling stories illustrate the hidden facets of a life in medicine. From the burden of prolonged medical training and the regret of mismatched expectations, to the humility of caring and the joy of making a difference, this book contains illuminating observations, reflection and advice that should be required reading for anyone contemplating a career as a doctor. 'Deciding to study medicine is a momentous decision, and Ranjana Srivastava has created a long overdue and indispensable guide peppered with invaluable advice and insights - a must-read.' Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Adolescent Psychologist
Download or read book On Being a Physician written by Byravan Viswanathan and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Inside the Mind of a Physician written by Herdley Paolini and published by Florida Hospital Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02-23 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are physicians a mystery? To many of us, yes. Physicians perform one of the most valuable personal services in the world. They care for our bodies in the most intimate of ways. We place our lives in their hands and trust they have our best interest at heart. But how much do we really know of physicians and their inner world? Relatively little. The environment for practicing medicine has changed dramatically over the past few decades. The commoditizing of physicians and their work frequently causes a dehumanization of the doctor and the doctor/patient relationship not to mention the connections between physicians and other staff. Due to the training, practice culture, constraints, liabilities, and pressures placed on physicians today, they often cannot practice the kind of personalized, relationship-enhancing medicine that would benefit both patient and caregiver. In this monograph Dr. Herdley Paolini does a great service by opening the inner world of physicians and helping us understand them, how to relate to them, and how to best support them in their critical role in healthcare. Her insights will be of great value to everyone from hospital administrators and clinical staff, to insurance providers, government agencies, and anyone who interacts with physicians. The Florida Hospital Healthcare & Leadership Monograph Series is an innovative teaching and learning tool from the largest admitting hospital in America. Monographs in this series provide focused, relevant training to individuals and organizations on a wide variety of healthcare and leadership topics.Ideal for healthcare professionals, leadership innovators, researchers, teachers, students, and other pioneering professionals each volume provides the latest information and break-through thinking on the subject in a clear, concise, readable form.
Download or read book Physician Well Being written by Peter Yellowlees, MBBS, M.D. and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2019-12-27 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The figures are stark: 10-15 years after entering medical school, the average physician has twice the level of burnout of the average professional. Suicide rates among physicians are 1.4 and 2 times higher than in the general population for men and women, respectively. Physician Well-Being argues that the major reasons for physician distress are organizational and systemic and focuses on solutions that work. The guide focuses its gaze on the range of the provider experience, from pre-med programs and practice settings that include a large health system and multidisciplinary clinic to specific scenarios such as medical marriages. Through fictional but realistic and nuanced case studies, it proposes solutions designed to make today's typical health care environments more effective. Concise literature reviews highlight each chapter's most salient points, and detailed lists of references serve as springboards for further exploration. Throughout the volume, wisdom gleaned from the author's 30-year career as a psychiatrist--during which he has treated hundreds of physicians as patients--makes a powerful case for changes in the culture and process of medicine that are essential for improving both provider well-being and patient care and safety.
