Med School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Medical School Experience: By Students, for...

Med School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Medical School Experience: By Students, for Students | Robert H. Miller, Dan Bissell | Makes a very complex subject easy to understand

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	Med School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Medical School Experience: By Students, for Students Robert H. Miller, Dan Bissell St. Martin's Griffin, 2006 - 304 pages average customer review:based on 14 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Med School Confidential uses the same chronological format and mentor-based system that have made Law School Confidential and Business School Confidential such treasured and popular guides. It takes the reader step-by-step through the entire med school process--from thinking about, applying to, and choosing a medical school and program, through the four-year curriculum, internships, residencies, and fellowships, to choosing a speciality and finding the perfect job.
With a foreword by Chair of the Admissions Committee at Dartmouth Medical School Harold M. Friedman, M.D., Med School Confidential provides what no other book currently does: a comprehensive, chronological account of the full medical school experience.

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A Straightforward, Readable Prescription for the Prospective Med Student

I purchased this book in the hopes that it would give me some guidance as to whether or not to further pursue the idea of med school and possibly a career in medicine. I was not disappointed, although the the book is not necessarily primarily dedicated to people trying to make that decision.

This text is definitely aimed more at the prospective med student; it suffices to say that the book considers in the early chapters whether one might be suited to a career in medicine, but in large part it discusses strategies for getting into med school and surviving the process through residency, including information for spouses/sig-others of prospective med students. The fact that the book includes a lot of information from recent med school graduates bolsters its credibility in my view, and gives a more authoritative perspective overall.

What leads me to award such a high rating however, is the compelling nature of the writing, which is informative and succinct. The authors convey a great deal of information without belaboring, and proffer practical advice without waxing condescendingly philosophical.

While I read this hoping to get more of a "pulse" (pardon the expression) on the med school decision making process (should I/shouldn't I), I found that the lowdown and descriptiveness of med school itself should arm me with information to make that call. I'd highly recommend this book not only for the prospective med student, but also for matriculated students who may be wondering what exactly to expect and how to plan their studies.

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Makes a very complex subject easy to understand

Med School confidential did a great job in answering all of my questions. I've been focused on preparing for medical for awhile but it seems so hard to get accurate and detailed information. Well, to say the least, this book explained everything I need to know.
The book is very easy to read and actually kept me intrigued because it was short, sweet, and to the point (but never compromised valuable information). Med School Confidential covers everything from Pre-Med to Residency, as well as D.O. vs. M.D.

Awesome book

This book talks about the well rounded medical experience. There is something for everyone. It touches on the admission process and preparing for the MCAT. More importantly Med School Confidential talks about how to survive medical school and the study materials you need for boards. It gives some insight on what to expect from your pre-clinical and clinical years. Throughout the book, a panel of doctors talk about their experiences. It also includes a section about what significant others can expect as a supporter of a medical student. This book helps solidify your decision of becoming a doctor and elaborates on steps to plan a successful career. I haven't finished reading it as of yet, but I humbly endorse this book.

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All-in-One book

This book is a great resource whether you are interested in med school or already in med school. It delineates what to expect for next 4 yrs in med school with extremely helpful guides!

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