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.
Edited by:
Michael J. Englesbe M.D., Michael O. Meyers Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Country of Publication: Switzerland Edition: 1st ed. 2017 Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 2.876kg ISBN:9783319428956 ISBN 10: 3319428950 Series:Success in Academic Surgery Pages: 172 Publication Date:25 November 2016 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Replaced By: 9783031660108 Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Michael O. Meyer , MD, is a Professor of Surgery in the division of Surgical Oncology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.