Author: Michael J. Englesbe (Editor), Michael O. Meyers (Editor) Full Title: A How To Guide For Medical Students Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2017 edition (November 25, 2016) Year: 2017 ISBN-13: 9783319428970 (978-3-319-42897-0), 9783319428956 (978-3-319-42895-6) ISBN-10: 3319428977, 3319428950 Pages: 172 Language: English Genre: Medicine: Surgery File type: PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: 53.49 € This book will be a ‘how to’ guide for medical students interested in pursuing a career in academic surgery. It will discuss personal traits and rationale for going into academic surgery. It will review accomplishments as a medical student that are key components of beginning an academic career and highlight what makes a student competitive for a surgical program. Sections will be devoted to mentorship, research experience and personal experiences that lead to success. The editors will also focus on gender and work-life balance issues that often are perceived as barriers to a career in academic surgery. It will also provide key dates and sample application information for students to use as templates. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!