So, You Want to Be a Physician: Getting an Edge in the Pursuit of Becoming a Physician or Other Medical Professional
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Solid advice
Read this book at the advice of a fellow medical student as residency auditions/interviews were coming up. So I came at it more from the residency application perspective than medical student. I applied the principles in this book and felt I did a great job during my audition rotations and in my interviews. I landed my number one choice in residency and was told by one of my senior residents that I was ranked really high by them. Dr. Goldberg's advice is pretty spot on and gave me a way to frame every interaction I had to work to my benefit in a way that felt natural. It helped me feel more confident, which is what matters most. I'd recommend this book to anyone applying to med school and to residency. It's a pretty inexpensive book as well, so you really can't go wrong here. Good luck out there, applicants!
Excellent advice book for high school and young college students thinking about applying to medical school
As a college freshman I recommend this book to any young college student or high school student considering medical school. The author gives advice on what actions a student can take to maximize their med school application’s attraction to an admissions officer. This guide will encourage any prospective student to laser in on exactly on what medical schools want to see, without being “distracted” by other parts of a college experience. In addition to advice on what type of college might be best, what type of classes to take, the book also gives good insight into what extracurriculars the student should spend their time on; what would be most helpful in putting down on your application’s personal statement and what could be helpful to talk about in your interviews. This book is really for kids early on in their academic careers.
The only resource you need to make your medical school application competitve
UPDATE: I applied to 13 medical schools. I got interview invitations to 11 of the 13 and accepted at all of the schools I scheduled interviews with. I feel the information contained in this book was a major component to my success. In simple terms, if you want to get accepted into medical school buy and use this book! This is a must read for anyone applying to medical school. I read it and used it extensively while completing my AMCAS application and preparing for interviews.This book is straight to the point in a clear and concise manner with many real examples. I do not know how anyone could make their application competitive without the information contained in this book. I was so impressed, I contacted the author for help with my personal statement and interview preparation. If you are serious about getting into medical school, BUY THIS BOOK! UPDATE: I applied to 13 schools. I got interview invitations to 11 of the 13 and accepted at all of the school I scheduled interviews with. I feel the information contained in this book was a major component to my success. In simple terms, if you want to get accepted into medical school buy and use this book!
I had purchased 'So, You Want to Be a ...
I had purchased 'So, You Want to Be a Physician' for my child when she started applying to medical schools. She was successful in getting admission to medical school with the material and guidance given in the book. Pre-medical students carry an inordinate amount of academic load to meet the medschool course prerequisites. The extra curricular activities place even greater demand on their time. The application process itself can be the proverbial 'last straw that breaks the camel's back.' The book offers focused, relevant information thus making it easier for the students to separate the essentials from nice-to-have and effectively manage the application process.
who obviously has great insight into the admissions process in this field
This book is worth it's weight in Gold. (A nudge to Dr. Goldberg, the author, who obviously has great insight into the admissions process in this field.) Oftentimes, books of this nature come off as almost lecture-like. While reading this, I felt I got an insider's view of what it takes to not only apply for, but also to prepare for life as a med student. You will find clear cut examples of how the interview process goes, with tips on what will get you an edge on the competition. Reading this book gave me a sense of what I should put an emphasis on, and also what to omit from my personal statement. The 'Goldberg Method', aka the interview process, is a must read for all prospective medical professionals. His principals apply across the board, so once you're done with this book, share it with any friend or family member with a forthcoming job interview. Now sleep while you can. You won't be perusing Amazon reviews once you're a resident!
Amazing book!
After reading Dr. Goldberg's book I felt that I had a better understanding about the process of going through medical school and applying for a residency. As students, we receive a ton of advice from either senior students or alumni, but this book provides detailed information of what to expect as we progress in our careers. The most influential aspect of his book was the section about how prospective students need to tackle the interview process. We are only given a small window to make a good impression on residency directors and this books provides various methods to not only answer the question presented, but help you stand out as a candidate. I would recommend this book to any student thinking about going into the medical profession and the earlier one reads it the more informed that person will be in his or her decision.
A must read for anyone considering the medical field or healthcare
I am glad that I was able to read this book, even though I had already been accepted into medical school. I was introduced to Mr. Goldberg very late in the game; the day I was to leave on a flight to Arizona for a school interview in fact. We had been corresponding via email during the week prior working on the answers to the three most frequently asked questions - as stated in this book - and worked very quickly to perfect my materials and then meet the day of to practice my interviewing skills. Even though I had never been in an interview before, Mr. Goldberg allayed many of my concerns and sources of self-consciousness, but also raised awareness to areas of improvement that I had not even considered. That was by far the most impactful aspect of working with him. If I had access to a book such as this in high school, I know that I would have done several things differently. Even though I would have achieved the same end, I realize now just how lucky I am to have been accepted. I had good grades, but not stellar; I had a slightly-below-average MCAT score; I had no medical research (only psychological) and no direct clinical experience. However I did have three majors, several honors societies, honors and scolarships, athletics, an internship, volunteer service (with a hospital and in a shelter for battered women) and I presented well. I am an outlier and likely not a good exemplar for the best path to take, however it can be done. This book is very succinct, direct and short, yet covers the entire journey from the first desire to be a physician (or other healthcare worker) all the way through residency at the end of medical school and can easily be read in a day or two. It is engaging and therefore I recommend that all people considering these professions should read this early on to receive the most benefit. Working with Mr. Goldberg directly was a boon not only to my professionalism, but also to my self-esteem. He was the first experience that I had with the interviewing process and, as previously mentioned, alleviated much of the self-doubt that I had. He takes matters seriously and is a successful man with likely very little time to give, yet he made me feel important in the time that he set aside for me. The biggest advice I could give is to take matters seriously. Treat school, interviews and your future goals as matters requiring precision and effort, but be flexible. Have humility and recognize that there is always room for improvement. I feel that every young person should have the opportunity to practice interviewing before they apply for schools, jobs, or anything else. I am greatful that I was able to practice with a man like Mr. Goldberg.
Great and helpfull ! Thanks!
I recently purchased this book for my nephew who is a pre-med senior at Ohio State University. Not only was I attracted by the positive reviews of other readers, but I felt that the content was key to helping my nephew in areas such as the personal statement and interview, which are topics rarely covered in these types of books. My nephew has been very pleased with the book , and said that it has provided him with solid insight into the process of constructing a strong personal statement, and he appreciated the real-life examples in the book. As a professional, I know that the process of applying to postgraduate programs can be grueling, and the interviews are often key in getting a step ahead. Etiquette is important, but smooth delivery and heartfelt, smart responses are key. This book helps prepare students by giving them many examples of questions that have been asked when interviewing for medical school. I may have purchased the book for my nephew but I strongly feel that the methodology is this book can be applied to those applying for any graduate school. "So you want to be a Physician" is definitely a 5 star read.
Extremely Useful Medical School Application Guide and Easy to Read
I didn’t know what to expect when I ordered the book titled, “So You Want to Be a Physician . . .” My niece had applied to medical school a year earlier, but did not receive any interviews despite a 3.9 GPA from an excellent undergraduate school and what we thought was a good enough MCAT score. She applied again the following year – this year. This time we used the book to help us better understand the process and as a resource. I got a lot out of the book and she feels that applying the guidance in the book has been extremely helpful. She is interviewing now and, hopefully, can get in this year. The writing was down-to-earth and helped us understand the practical process steps needed to work through the application process. Reading about what to expect during the interviewing process has also allowed me to help my niece prepare. This book should be in every college career office in the country. I only regret not having purchased the book earlier. Simply excellent!
TOP CHOICE - FIRST STEP for starting any healthcare professional career!
Dear Reader: So, You Want To Be A Physician: Getting the Edge in the Pursuit of Becoming a Physician or Other Medical Professional by Edward M. Goldberg is the book to have on your side, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to join the medical profession. I know the author so I bought the book and got started reading. Yes, I had preconceived notions about the book; the book would read like a manual, robotic, mundane but thorough. How else could a book about getting into medical school be? I was a little taken aback by the cover drawing. It reminded me of primer out of the sixties with the hairstyles updated. I couldn’t have been more wrong. There are several things that strike me as I read this book: 1. This book is an easy read, concise and to the point. 2. This book is focused on the topic and keeps you there. 3. This book has good and bad examples of essays about who you are, your interest in the field, and your choice of schools. 4. This book is methodical and covers all the bases. 5. This book tells you that you can succeed as a healthcare professional because all the tools are in these 115 pages. I have known the author, Ed Goldberg, for 30 years and worked with him during the chunk of time when he was a psychiatric hospital and services administer which was between his years of his inception as a hospital administrator in Florida to his most recent administrative gig at St Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL. So, it came as no surprised to hear that he wrote a book. Interestingly, it wasn’t; How to Become a Hospital Administrator. I worked for Ed as a psychiatric and mental health nurse, starting as a unit head nurse and moving into the Director of Quality Improvement. As the DQI, I coordinated all the medical staff committees, which entailed working with each physician group to address the specific standards of compliance, and move the hospital forward to improve patient care and appropriate utilization in a significantly changing healthcare climate. I think I know a little bit about the workings of a hospital and it’s medical staff. But what I really learned, I learned from Ed. I can thank Ed for my professional evolution. He made me a better business writer and nurtured my abilities to assess and evaluate any difficult situation to a positive conclusion. He was my mentor and I still call him for advice or to check in. He trusted me to do the job and with his full confidence, I am the health care professional and the writer today because of him. He is a man with foresight and vision and everyone is invited. The physician is always, I mean always comes first and that is why he could write this book. He knows the profession. It has been his job for his some 40 years to facilitate the work, the care, and the business. He endeared himself to everyone and even when he was a bit of a pain, he was all the more lovable. But I digress. I can hear Ed’s voice clearly in his writing; his candidness, putting it out there in simple terms, and his belief that you can do anything you set your mind to. These three traits may describe the man but they also describe this book. Ed gives you the pieces needed to getting into medical school. You just have to put the them together. This book is methodical and thoughtful and I was surprised that someone could take such a stark and sometimes dull and mechanical subject and turn it into a passion. And that’s how Ed lives his life. Ed knows about physicians because he realized the importance of their role in finding answers to our difficult problems - our health. Knowing his perspective, this book will help you get into medical school or any healthcare profession you may be considering including veterinary medicine, advance practice nursing, dentistry and so on. So, You Want To Be A Physician: Getting the Edge in the Pursuit of Becoming a Physician or Other Medical Professional not only gives you the right questions to ask yourself in assessing your own passion for becoming a healthcare professional but gives you the tools to finding the right answers to your true calling. This book is individualized for the reader. It speaks to everyone regardless of your professional focus. I recommended this book to my 21-year-old son before he applied to graduate school. Although in a different field (Environmental Sciences), he was accepted to the Masters of Science program in Environmental Justice at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. This book gets 5 stars – you can’t get any better than So, You Want To Be A Physician: Getting the Edge in the Pursuit of Becoming a Physician or Other Medical Professional. Sincerely, Robin Bruscato
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