ISBN: 9780071438483    Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Year of publishing: 2005     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 160        

This book is your passport to a successful and rewarding career. Are you looking for the latest information to open the door to the career of your dreams? The nation's largest career books series, "McGraw-Hill's Opportunities in"...series gives you the inside scoop on more than 100 professions as well as on all the essential aspects of your potential career, no matter how specialized the field. From the latest training requirements to current salary statistics to the lowdown on life on the job, each book is packed with comprehensive, up-to-date information to help you confidently pursue the profession that's right for you!In this revised edition of "Opportunities in Physician Careers", you'll find: valuable information on preparing for medical school and information about the application process; an up-close look at residency training, including program locations, hours worked, income, and specializations; interviews with working physicians for realistic descriptions of working conditions; earning potential in family practice, internal medicine, surgery, and more; information on medical specialties such as anesthesiology, nuclear medicine, immunology, psychiatry, and radiology; and, discussions on important issues of the day, including patients' rights and alternative medicine.
Perfect for anyone from high-school students to career changers, this comprehensive, no-nonsense guide takes the stress out of launching a career that's both satisfying and financially rewarding. Here you'll find ample expert advice to make an informed, intelligent choice about your career - and your future.
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Jan Sugar-Webb is a former research and policy writer for the American Medical Association and director of public affairs at Chicago's Mount Sinai Hospital. She presently runs the Chicago communications firm Sugar-Webb & Associates.
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