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What I Learned in Medical School: Personal Stories of Young Doctors
from: University of California Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 610
EAN: 9780520246812
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0520246810
Label: University of California Press
Manufacturer: University of California Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 210
Publication Date: January 18, 2005
Publisher: University of California Press
Studio: University of California Press
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Editorial Review:
Like many an exclusive club, the medical profession subjects its prospective members to rigorous indoctrination: medical students are overloaded with work, deprived of sleep and normal human contact, drilled and tested and scheduled down to the last minute. Difficult as the regimen may be, for those who don't fit the traditional mold--white, male, middle-to-upper class, and heterosexual--medical school can be that much more harrowing. This riveting book tells the tales of a new generation of medical students--students whose varied backgrounds are far from traditional. Their stories will forever alter the way we see tomorrow's doctors.
In these pages, a black teenage mother overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds, an observant Muslim dons the hijab during training, an alcoholic hides her addiction. We hear the stories of an Asian refugee, a Mexican immigrant, a closeted Christian, an oversized woman--these once unlikely students are among those who describe their medical school experiences with uncommon candor, giving a close-up look at the inflexible curriculum, the pervasive competitive culture, and the daunting obstacles that come with being "different" in medical school. Their tales of courage are by turns poignant, amusing, eye-opening--and altogether unforgettable.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - not really about med school
There are many stories in here, but very few are about what anyone learned in medical school. In fact the first section is not about med school at all. One needs to understand before getting this book that it is really about Personal Stories, not about med school. These people could be in journalism school or on a cruise as far as the focus of the book. I did find in the middle of the book a few interesting descriptions of the experiences of medical school specific chapters, but not enough to make ... Read More
Rating: - What I Learned In Medical School
A collection of touching and unforgettable true-life stories of a group of diverse individuals in pursuit of a career in medicine. Some of the stories are so intense that they leave you wanting more and wondering whether these people finally achieved their goals. This book proves that you can get accepted to medical school regardless of your ethnicity, religion, income, social status or sexual orientation.
Rating:  - What I learned in Medical School: Personal Stories of Young Doctors
I believe this was a great book. It was interesting and certain things they mention I can relate. My mentor let me borrow the book and it really motivated me to continue on the path of medicine.
Rating: - Not too shabby.
Not the best book I have read of this type, but interesting. Some of the writers come across as a little too self-involved (woe is me stories are not my favorite) and I skipped the poetry sections. Keven Takakuma's story made the whole purchase worth while, in my opinion.
I imagine if you are a minority going into med school, you could relate very well to the stories of the struggles and concerns of these students.
Rating: - Insightful and Honest, Must read for anyone considering medical school.
Not just for minorities or those who have faced hardships on the road to becoming a doctor, this book paints a very realistic and (often) terrifying tales of students' worst experiences in medical school.
While it may seem intuitive that medical school is easier if you have financial support as well as a healthy personal and family life, not all of us are so lucky. This is a collection of stories from those who have found themselves in an unlucky position at one time or another. While ... Read More
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