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Medical School Essays That Made a Difference
by The Princeton ReviewMany pre-med students have great MCAT scores and excellent grades--the best way to stand out in a crowd of medical school applicants is to write an exceptional essay!
Medical School Essays That Made a Difference, 4th Edition
by Princeton ReviewStand out from the med school application crowd with an essay that makes a statement. Gaining admission to a top medical school requires more than "just" a stellar MCAT score and an excellent GPA. You'll also need to nail your personal statement. In this book, you'll find the help you need to do just that: * 45 real essays written by 39 unique future doctors, along with each applicant's test scores, GPA, and admissions profile * An overview of med school admissions and financial aid, including a breakdown of the "anatomy" of the application * Interviews with admissions officers who have read thousands of application essaysThis fourth edition of Medical School Essays that Made a Difference includes application essays from students who enrolled at the following schools:Baylor College of MedicineCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineCornell University, Weill Medical CollegeEdward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic MedicineGeorgetown University, School of MedicineJohns Hopkins University, School of MedicineMedical College of GeorgiaMeharry Medical College, School of MedicineMichigan State University, College of Osteopathic MedicineNew York University, NYU School of MedicineRush University, Rush Medical CollegeTemple University, School of MedicineThomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical CollegeTulane University, School of MedicineUniversity of California--San Francisco, School of MedicineUniversity of Minnesota--Twin Cities, Medical SchoolUniversity of North Dakota, School of Medicine and Health SciencesUniversity of South Alabama, College of MedicineUniversity of South Florida, College of MedicineUniversity of Southern California, Keck School of MedicineUniversity of Virginia, School of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin--Madison, School of MedicineVirginia College of Osteopathic MedicineWashington University in St. Louis, School of MedicineYale University, School of MedicineYeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Medical School Essays That Made a Difference, 5th Edition
by Princeton ReviewThe inside word on medical school admissions.Gaining admission to a top medical school requires more than "just" a stellar MCAT score and an excellent GPA. You'll also need to nail your personal statement. In this book, you'll find the help you need to do just that: * 45 real essays from future doctors, along with each applicant's MCAT scores, GPA, and admissions profile * An overview of med school admissions and financial aid, including a breakdown of the "anatomy" of the application * Interviews with admissions officers who have read thousands of application essaysThis fifth edition of Medical School Essays That Made a Difference includes application essays from students who enrolled at the following schools:Cornell University, Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical CollegeGeorgetown University, School of MedicineJohns Hopkins University, School of MedicineNew York University, NYU School of MedicineTemple University, School of MedicineTulane University, School of MedicineUniversity of Virginia, School of MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin--Madison, School of Medicine and Public HealthYale University, School of MedicineFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Medical School at a Glance
by Rachel K. ThomasStarting Medical School can be incredibly daunting, and the transition to being a medical student can be enormously challenging. Medical School at a Glance is an accessible guide to help give you confidence and to gain a running start to your medical school training. Covering core areas such as medical training, developing effective learning strategies, understanding common principles, learning how to behave in the clinical setting and how to interact with patients and peers, this book will help to demystify the process and prepare you as you embark on your medical career. Providing an insider's view of useful information to build a solid basic foundation for your learning, Medical School at a Glance is essential for those considering studying medicine or are in their first years of study.
Medical Science and Research (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1153)
by Mieczyslaw PokorskiThis book shares the latest research and practice-oriented findings in medical sciences with a wide audience. It addresses a range of contemporary issues, often unresolved or contentious, across various medical fields, including advances in the management of hemorrhagic brain stroke. It also discusses metastatic renal cell carcinoma – a global scourge with an extremely poor long-term survival prognosis, the course and sequelae of renal cell carcinoma, as well as advances in targeted molecular therapy with sunitinib, a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Further, it examines the molecular targeting of proliferative signaling of the epidermal growth factor receptor in the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer. Other articles cover clearance of toxins in hemodialyzed patients; the search for diagnostic and therapeutic markers in the connective tissue disease scleroderma; obesity linked to inappropriate dietary habit; clinical problems related to the diagnosis of sensitization to fungi and its role in asthma; and reasons for the perilous trend of avoiding basic vaccinations in children. Lastly, the book explores the rapid developments in e-health technologies that increase access to health services, particularly for the elderly. The book is intended for clinical specialists, researchers, and all allied health professionals from various fields.
Medical Sciences at a Glance
by Michael D. RandallThe definitive companion for medical science study and revision Medical Sciences at a Glance consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to know to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written specifically for medical students, and using the unique at a Glance style to convey key concepts, Medical Sciences at a Glance also demonstrates vital links between different topics and across systems. It is the perfect resource for bridging the gap between A-Level and university, studying a new topic, revising for exams, or refreshing knowledge while on placement. Key features: Fully cross-referenced to Medicine at a Glance: together they cover the core concepts of an entire medical degree Highlights key points and their clinical relevance for quick revision and retention of what's most important Brings together all the scientific content on a medical course in one easy-to-read, highly-illustrated title Accompanied by a companion website at ataglanceseries. com/medicalsciences featuring interactive multiple-choice questions and key points for revision Medical Sciences at a Glance provides the vital scientific grounding needed to succeed at medical school.
Medical Self-Regulation: Crisis and Change (Medical Law and Ethics)
by Mark DaviesSelf-regulation constitutes an important aspect of the regulatory and oversight process governing professionals. This book focuses directly on medical self-regulation in the context of both the wider regulatory framework and that of other regulatory models. Through a critical consideration of recent events, including high-profile and controversial cases, it is demonstrated that the self-regulatory process has failed and that only fundamental restructuring and a radical change in attitudes on the part of members of the profession can repair the damage. Attention is also given to the recent changes, current proposals for change and to alternative regulatory models. Medical Self-Regulation will be of international interest, appealing to policy makers, as well as students and practitioners in the fields of medicine, medical law and sociology and professional regulation.
Medical Services in the First World War
by Susan CohenTrench warfare, advances in weaponry and disastrous military planning led to horrific types of injuries and an unprecedented scale of mass casualties during World War I. This is the amazing and little known story of the medical service personnel and the organized system of critical care which provided a lifeline of hope and humanity in the midst of devastation, disfigurement and death during the Great War. For the first time ever, an all-out effort was made to preserve life, starting with the heroic medical service personnel who were the battlefield first line of defense, risking life and limb to save and extract wounded soldiers and evacuate them to makeshift frontline hospitals or to long-term care facilities such as Highclere Castle, as depicted in Downton Abbey, when hospitals were filled beyond capacity. The book details their heroism and the vital role played by nurses in attending to the medical and psychological needs and boosting the morale of millions of wounded soldiers.
Medical Sociology
by William C. CockerhamThe most thorough major academic textbook available, this classic text presents the most important research studies in the field. The author also integrates engaging first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers throughout the text. A much greater number of first person accounts and updated examples are added to the new fourteenth edition. Other updates include: • Coverage of Zika, Ebola, MERS, and updates on other pandemics • Expanded discussion of obesity as a disease • Coverage of the widening gap in life expectancy between the rich and the poor • New information on the decline of life expectancy among American white women, especially those who live in rural counties • New material on biomarkers, gene–environment interaction, and stress • Analysis of the role of the hidden curriculum in medical schools • Exiting the Affordable Care Act
Medical Sociology
by William C. CockerhamFor upper-division undergraduate/beginning graduate-level courses in Medical Sociology, and for Behavioral Science courses in schools of Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing. A comprehensive overview of the most current issues in medical sociology. The standard text in the field, Medical Sociology presents the discipline's most recent and relevant ideas, concepts, themes, issues, debates, and research findings. To draw students into the course, author Dr. William Cockerham integrates engaging first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers throughout the text. The Thirteenth Edition addresses the current changes stemming from health care reform in the United States, and other issues that reflect the focus of the field today.
Medical Sociology
by William C. CockerhamThe most comprehensive major academic textbook available on its topic, this classic text presents the most important research studies in the field. The author integrates engaging first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health care providers throughout the text. Since its inception, this book's principal goal has been to introduce students to the field of medical sociology and serve as a reference for faculty by presenting the most current ideas, issues, concepts, themes, theories, and research findings in the field. This new edition is heavily revised with updated data and important new additions. New to this edition: A contemporary account of medical sociology’s subfields (Chapter 1) New chapter on COVID-19 (Chapter 3) Update on the widening gap in life expectancy between the rich and the poor (Chapter 4) New chapter on gender and health, including the convergence of life expectancy between men and women and its reversal during the COVID-19 pandemic (Chapter 5) Updated chapter on aging and expanded discussion of health and race (Chapter 6) New developments in doctor-patient interaction, including telemedicine (Chapter 10) The survival of the Affordable Care Act (Chapter 16)
Medical Sociology
by William C. CockerhamThe most comprehensive major academic textbook available on its topic, this classic text presents the most important research studies in the field. The author integrates engaging first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other health-care providers throughout the text. Since the book’s inception, its principal goal has been to introduce students to the field of medical sociology and serve as a reference for faculty by presenting the most current ideas, issues, concepts, themes, theories, and research findings in the field. This 16th edition is heavily revised, with updated data and important new additions.New to this edition: Updated chapter on the social causes, impacts, and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic (Chapter 3) Analysis of the widening ten-year gap in average life expectancy in American society between the wealthy and well-educated and the poor and less-educated (Chapter 4) Expanded discussion of the effects of racism on physical and mental health (Chapter 6) Additions to health lifestyle theory of pandemic behavior and the digitalization of society (Chapter 8) New developments in doctor–patient interaction, including the use of genomic data and artificial intelligence (AI) technology in medical care (Chapter 10) The endangered Affordable Care Act (Chapter 16) Review of key issues in different types of health-care delivery systems (Chapter 17)
Medical Sociology and Old Age: Towards a sociology of health in later life (Critical Studies in Health and Society)
by Paul Higgs Ian Rees JonesThe nature of health in later life has conventionally been studied from two perspectives. Medical sociologists have focused on the failing body, chronic illness, infirmity and mortality, while social gerontologists on the other hand have focused on the epidemiology of old age and health and social policy. By examining these perspectives, Higgs and Jones show how both standpoints have a restricted sense of contemporary ageing which has prevented an understanding of the way in which health in later life has changed. In the book, the authors point out that the current debates on longevity and disability are being transformed by the emergence of a fitter and healthier older population. This third age - where fitness and participation are valorised – leads to the increasing salience of issues such as bodily control, age-denial and anti-ageing medicine. By discussing the key issue of old age versus ageing, the authors examine the prospect of a new sociology – a sociology of health in later life. Medical Sociology and Old Age is essential reading for all students and researchers of medical sociology and gerontology and for anyone concerned with the challenge of ageing populations in the twenty-first century. This book is essential reading for all students and researchers of medical sociology and gerontology.
Medical Sociology in Africa
by Jimoh Amzat Oliver RazumThis book presents a comprehensive discussion of classical ideas, core topics, currents and detailed theoretical underpinnings in medical sociology. It is a globally renowned source and reference for those interested in social dimensions of health and illness. The presentation is enriched with explanatory and illustrative styles. The design and illustration of details will shift the minds of the readers from mere classroom discourse to societal context (the space of health issues), to consider the implications of those ideas in a way that could guide health interventions. The elemental strengths are the sociological illustrations from African context, rooted in deep cultural interpretations necessitated because Africa bears a greater brunt of health problems. More so, the classical and current epistemological and theoretical discourse presented in this book are indicative of core themes in medical sociology in particular, but cut across a multidisciplinary realm including health social sciences (e. g. , medical anthropology, health psychology, medical demography, medical geography and health economics) and health studies (medicine, public health, epidemiology, bioethics and medical humanities) in general. Therefore, apart from the book's relevance as a teaching text of medical sociology for academics, it is also meant for students at various levels and all health professionals who require a deeper understanding of social dimensions of health and illness (with illustrations from the African context) and sociological contributions to health studies in general.
Medical Sociology on the Move
by William C. CockerhamThis book provides readers with a single source reviewing and updating sociological theory in medical or health sociology. The book not only addresses the major theoretical approaches in the field today, it also identifies the future directions these theories are likely to take in explaining the social processes affecting health and disease. Many of the chapters are written by leading medical sociologists who feature the use of theory in their everyday work, including contributions from the original theorists of fundamental causes, health lifestyles, and medicalization. Theories focusing on both agency and structure are included to provide a comprehensive account of this important area in medical sociology.
Medical Sociology, Fourteenth Edition
by William C. CockerhamThe most thorough major academic textbook available, this classic text presents the most important research studies in the field. The author also integrates engaging first-person accounts from patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers throughout the text. A much greater number of first-person accounts and updated examples are added to the new fourteenth edition. Other updates include: - Coverage of Zika, Ebola, MERS, and updates on other pandemics - Expanded discussion of obesity as a disease - Coverage of the widening gap in life expectancy between the rich and the poor - New information on the decline of life expectancy among American white women, especially those who live in rural counties - New material on biomarkers, gene-environment interaction, and stress - Analysis of the role of the hidden curriculum in medical schools - Exiting the Affordable Care Act
Medical Staff Integration: Transactions and Transformation
by A. Michael La PennaThere is a transformation of equity occurring in the health care industry with hospitals and health systems purchasing physician practices. As traditional hospital structures meet the entrepreneurial physician manager in today‘s rapidly changing environment, numerous transitional challenges are emerging. Medical Staff Integration: Transactions and
Medical Statistics
by Belinda Barton Jennifer PeatMedical Statistics provides the necessary statistical tools to enable researchers to undertake and understand evidence-based clinical research. It is a practical guide to conducting statistical research and interpreting statistics in the context of how the participants were recruited, how the study was designed, what types of variables were used, what effect size was found, and what the P values mean. It guides researchers through the process of selecting the correct statistics and show how to best report results for presentation and publication. Clear and concise explanations, combined with plenty of examples and tabulated explanations are based on the authors' popular medical statistics courses. The table of contents is divided into sections according to whether data are continuous or categorical in nature as this distinction is fundamental to selecting the correct statistics. Each chapter provides a clear step-by-step guide to each statistical test with practical instructions on how to generate and interpret the numbers, and present the results as scientific tables or graphs. The chapters conclude with critical appraisal guidelines to help researchers review the reporting of results from each type of statistical test. This new edition includes a new chapter on repeated measures and mixed models and a helpful glossary of terms provides an easy reference that applies to all chapters.
Medical Statistics
by Ramakrishna HkThis book deals with statistics in medicine in a simple way. The text is supported by abundant examples from medical data. This book aims to explain and simplify the process of data presentation. Further aspects addressed include how to design and conduct clinical trials, and how to write journal articles.
Medical Statistics Made Easy
by Michael Harris Gordon TaylorIt is not necessary to know how to do a statistical analysis to critically appraise a paper. However, it is necessary to have a grasp of the basics, of whether the right test has been used and how to interpret the resulting figures. Short, readable, and useful, this book provides the essential, basic information without becoming bogged down in the
Medical Statistics at a Glance (At a Glance)
by Aviva Petrie Caroline SabinMedical Statistics at a Glance is a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid for this complex subject. The self-contained chapters explain the underlying concepts of medical statistics and provide a guide to the most commonly used statistical procedures.This new edition of Medical Statistics at a Glance:Presents key facts accompanied by clear and informative tables and diagramsFocuses on illustrative examples which show statistics in action, with an emphasis on the interpretation of computer data analysis rather than complex hand calculationsIncludes extensive cross-referencing, a comprehensive glossary of terms and flow-charts to make it easier to choose appropriate testsNow provides the learning objectives for each chapterIncludes a new chapter on Developing Prognostic ScoresIncludes new or expanded material on study management, multi-centre studies, sequential trials, bias and different methods to remove confounding in observational studies, multiple comparisons, ROC curves and checking assumptions in a logistic regression analysisThe companion website at www.medstatsaag.com contains supplementary material including an extensive reference list and multiple choice questions (MCQs) with interactive answers for self-assessment.Medical Statistics at a Glance will appeal to all medical students, junior doctors and researchers in biomedical and pharmaceutical disciplines.Reviews of the previous editions"The more familiar I have become with this book, the more I appreciate the clear presentation and unthreatening prose. It is now a valuable companion to my formal statistics course."-International Journal of Epidemiology"I heartily recommend it, especially to first years, but it's equally appropriate for an intercalated BSc or Postgraduate research. If statistics give you headaches - buy it. If statistics are all you think about - buy it."-GKT Gazette"...I unreservedly recommend this book to all medical students, especially those that dislike reading reams of text. This is one book that will not sit on your shelf collecting dust once you have graduated and will also function as a reference book."-4th Year Medical Student, Barts and the London Chronicle, Spring 2003
Medical Statistics at a Glance (At a Glance)
by Aviva Petrie Caroline SabinNow in its fourth edition, Medical Statistics at a Glance is a concise and accessible introduction to this complex subject. Itprovides clear instruction on how to apply commonly used statistical procedures in an easy-to-read, comprehensive and relevant volume. This new edition continues to be the ideal introductory manual and reference guide to medical statistics, an invaluable companion for statistics lectures and a very useful revision aid.This new edition of Medical Statistics at a Glance: Offers guidance on the practical application of statistical methods in conducting research and presenting results Explains the underlying concepts of medical statistics and presents the key facts without being unduly mathematical Contains succinct self-contained chapters, each with one or more examples, many of them new, to illustrate the use of the methodology described in the chapter. Now provides templates for critical appraisal, checklists for the reporting of randomized controlled trials and observational studies and references to the EQUATOR guidelines for the presentation of study results for many other types of study Includes extensive cross-referencing, flowcharts to aid the choice of appropriate tests, learning objectives for each chapter, a glossary of terms and a glossary of annotated full computer output relevant to the examples in the text Provides cross-referencing to the multiple choice and structured questions in the companion Medical Statistics at a Glance Workbook Medical Statistics at a Glance is a must-have text for undergraduate and post-graduate medical students, medical researchers and biomedical and pharmaceutical professionals.
Medical Statistics at a Glance Workbook (At A Glance Ser.)
by Aviva Petrie Caroline SabinThis comprehensive workbook contains a variety of self-assessment methods that allow readers to test their statistical knowledge, put it into practice, and apply it in a medical context, while also providing guidance when critically appraising published literature. It is designed to support the best-selling third edition of Medical Statistics at a Glance, to which it is fully cross-referenced, but may be used independently of it.Ideal for medical students, junior doctors, researchers and anyone working in the biomedical and pharmaceutical disciplines who wants to feel more confident in basic medical statistics, the title includes:* Over 80 MCQs, each testing knowledge of a single statistical concept or aspect of study interpretation* 29 structured questions to explore in greater depth several statistical techniques or principles, including the choice of appropriate statistical analyses and the interpretation of study findings* Templates for the appraisal of clinical trials and observational studies, plus full appraisals of two published papers to demonstrate the use of these templates in practice* Detailed step-by-step analyses of two substantial data sets (also available at www.medstatsaag.com) to demonstrate the application of statistical procedures to real-life researchMedical Statistics at a Glance Workbook is the ideal resource to test statistical knowledge and improve analytical and interpretational skills.Additional resources are available at www.medstatsaag.com, including:* Excel datasets to accompany the data analysis section* Downloadable PDFs of two templates for critical appraisal* Links to online further reading* Supplementary MCQs
Medical Statistics from A to Z: A Guide for Clinicians and Medical Students
by Brian S. EverittFor clinicians not well-versed in mathematical techniques, medical statistics can be baffling. Understanding these statistics is crucial for the interpretation of literature and the informed judgement of the use of therapies. From 'Abortion rate' to 'Zygosity determination', this accessible introduction to the terminology of medical statistics clearly describes, illustrates and explains over 1500 terms using non-technical language, and without any mathematical formulae! The majority of terms have been updated and revised for this new edition, and almost 150 new definitions have been added, ensuring readers are up to date with the latest practices. Entries are organised alphabetically, and related topics are clearly cross-referenced throughout, to provide fast, easy navigation. Further reading suggestions supplement most definitions, which allows readers to deepen their understanding of the subject. Enabling clinicians and medical students to grasp the meaning of any statistical terms they encounter when studying medical literature, this guide is a real lifesaver.
Medical Statistics from Scratch
by David BowersCorrectly understanding and using medical statistics is a key skill for all medical students and health professionals. In an informal and friendly style, Medical Statistics from Scratch provides a practical foundation for everyone whose first interest is probably not medical statistics. Keeping the level of mathematics to a minimum, it clearly illustrates statistical concepts and practice with numerous real world examples and cases drawn from current medical literature. This fully revised and updated third edition includes new material on: missing data, random allocation and concealment of data intra-class correlation coefficient effect modification and interaction diagnostic testing and the ROC curve standardisation Medical Statistics from Scratch is an ideal learning partner for all medical students and health professionals needing an accessible introduction, or a friendly refresher, to the fundamentals of medical statistics.