updated:
2/ 2002
Next update: 2002
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Alex Shteynshlyuger
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Alex's
High School Pre-Med Library
"READ WHAT mATTERS"
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By the way, I appreciate if you let me know what books you find useful.
Contents:
Most popular books
Med School Admissions Refs
Good Medical Fiction.
*** "Purposes
of Medicine." by Sir Theodore Fox. Editorial. The
Lancet . October 23, 1965. pp: 801-805.
Click
here to download this article in PDF format. "Reprinted
with permission from Elsevier (The Lancet, Oct 23, 1965, pgs 801-805)"
I want to express gratitude to the Lancet and Elsvier ScienceDirectTM for the permission to reproduce this article for the convenience of future doctors worldwide.
=> This is a classic. An excellent exposition on the nature of medical practice. If you're contemplating a career in medicine--this one is the best piece I have seen. Read it again before writing your Personal Statement when applying for medical school--not only it will provide you with material to think about but it is also very informative. In fact, I would recommend reading it again before every Medical School Interview you attend. As you see I simply cannot overemphasize the importance of this piece. Hard to get--you will have to go to a library, but well worth it. Don't make a mistake of not reading it.
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I read the first two: "The House of God" and "Arrowsmith." Both are very enjoyable. "House of God" is a humorous, if not poignant semi-fictitious account of the lead character's medical education. "Arrowsmith" is set at the turn of the century and explores both the altruistic/idealistic motivations of those wanting to practice, and the reality they face. I think it is still VERY relevant even today.
Medical School Admission Guides
I have the first book (Medical School Admissions w/ 50 sample essays). I got it when I was stuck with my personal statement. Reading through and looking at what others have wrote provides a good starting point where to start your essay. Obviously written for the premed, this book will be also useful for high school students and those who are in their early premed career. The Insider's Guide to Medical School Admissions also seems to be a popular choice among premeds but I have not read it and thus cannot say anything about it. Getting into Medical School Today is listed as a result of a recommendation from a reader just like yourself! If you have used any of the books let me know how you liked it.
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ISBN: 1564142728 |
ARCO
Perfect Personal Statements: Law, Business, Medical, Graduate School
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From High School to Med. School: The definitive guide to accelerated medical programs ISBN: 0738818615 |
Any Suggestions?
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Undergraduate (College/University NOT Medical School!!!) Admissions
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ISBN: 0764100009 Amazon B&N |
ISBN: 0684849801 |
ISBN: 076890014X |
Again I highly recommend reading "Purposes of Medicine." by Sir Theodore Fox. Editorial. The Lancet . October 23, 1965. pp: 801-805. (described above on this page).
Also, occasionally look through Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA to stay abreast of the issues and interesting events in medicine so that if the need arises you can discuss them.
You might want to get the following little booklet (about 20 or so pages long), which is
Medical School Interview by Randall Zielinski $3.00. A cheap, useful booklet on medical school interview. You can order it here: NAAHP Publications for Prehealth Professions Students Note, their Medical Professions Admissions Guide is not the same as published by AAMC.
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I found this book to be extremely valuable when I took organic chemistry. It was also of great help two years later when I was studying for MCAT. The book is pretty expensive--about $40-$50, so you might want to check your library first. If you want to really understand organic chemistry but are having trouble, check this book out before you give up.
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