Main description:

Whatever your background, whether you are a school-leaver or a mature student, if you are interested in finding out more about being a doctor, medical-school life and the details of how to get a place at medical school, this is the book for you. It has been in continuous publication since 1983 and the 17th edition has once again been completely revised throughout to update the practical details about medical-school entry as well as the latest changes in the curriculum. Also, in this edition, for the first time, the legal pitfalls facing medical students and doctors are set out in a chapter by a barrister with immense experience of doctors in difficulty. Written by a leading academic, a GP, a barrister and a graduate medical student, this definitive careers guide gives a true insight into life as a student and what it means to be a doctor.

Contents:

Foreword Roger Bannister; 1. Why medicine and why not; 2. Opportunity and reality; 3. Requirements for entry; 4. Choosing a medical school; 5. Application and selection; 6. Interviews; 7. Medical school: the early years; 8. Medical school: the later years; 9. Doubts; 10. The house officer; 11. Choosing a specialty; 12. Career opportunities; 13. Privilege and responsibilities: avoiding the pitfalls; Postscript; Appendices; Index.