Joel Schofer, MD, Emergency Medicine, 12:15AM Sep 1, 2010
There was a lot of interest in my post about Emergency Medicine (EM) and all of its pluses and minuses. While I find it difficult to comment on fields other than EM, there are some other resources that exist for those interested in finding out about various medical specialties.
I know it is old fashioned, but there are a few books I'd recommend if you are up in the air over your specialty choice. First, I'd check out Iserson's Getting into a Residency: A Guide for Medical Students by Kenneth Iserson, MD (Galen Press, Ltd.; 7th edition, July 10, 2006). It discusses all of the medical specialties, their training programs, and the process needed to get where you wan to go. I found it to be invaluable during my medical school and residency selection process.
Second, I'd check out The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty by Brian Freeman, MD (McGraw-Hill Medical; 2 edition, May 2, 2007). It contains chapters on all the medical specialties that are written by residents. Sort of an inside view from those who are in the trenches. It also covers the residency application process.
Finally, if Emergency Medicine is your goal, you can check out my own book. It is called Rules of the Road for Medical Students: The Guide for a Career in Emergency Medicine. It is a complete guide to becoming an Emergency Physician, covering all aspects from what EM is like to having a fulfulling career. It is available at:
DISCLAIMER: I get no money if you buy my book, and it is actually free if you are a student member of the AAEM Resident & Student Section (aaemrsa.org).
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regards, taniafdi ^_^
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