Co-authored by a medical student who recently completed the match process, this is a unique compilation of make-or-break advice to help students get accepted into the residency program of their choice. First Aid for the Match is an insider's guide to preparing for and succeeding in the match process. The fifthedition features a new, two-color interior design, the latest statistics and advice on matching in each specialty and major sub-specialty, advice on preparing for the 4th year of medical school and special considerations for IMGs andresidents with young families. A chapter on what to do if you don't match ("the scramble") is also included. Chapters on polishing your CV and writing stellar application essays, plus tips on "wowing" them during the interview, will help students map their career paths and plan appropriately for success. INDICE: Authors Preface Acknowledgments How To Contribute Chapter 1: The Match Chapter 2: Setting Up The Fourth Year Chapter 3: Choosing and Matching inYour Specialty Chapter 4: Your Specialty and the Match Chapter 5: IMGs and the Match Process Chapter 6: Getting Residency Information and Applications Chapter 7: The Application Chapter 8: The CV Chapter 9: The Personal Statement Chapter 10: Gearing Up For Interviews Chapter 11: Interview Day Chapter 12: The Rank List and Match Day Chapter 13: After The Match Appendix A: Worksheets for Application Requirements Appendix B: Program Evaluation Worksheet Appendix C: Recommended Resources Index About the Authors
- ISBN: 978-0-07-170289-8
- Editorial: McGraw-Hill
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 352
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés