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Book list! (And medical school advice)

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:37:29 +0000

This is an intro to great books on medicine.
If you want to read something fun, informative about medicine, I’ve put together a short list of recommended books. But also, for those who are applying to medical school, this summer reading list should be a fun place to start — and also should help you with your medical school essay and interview.

Recommended by Youtuber: Singul4r1ty
The house of god” by Samuel Shem
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These are some further books recommended by Youtuber Jason Pitcher. He wrote:

“Planning a Life in Medicine” by The Princeton Review. This book is one of the basics that discuss the steps towards making it into medical school and fully details the areas one should focus on to prepare for such a venture.

“Med School Confidential” by Robert H. Miller & Daniel M. Bissell,M.D. This book, too, details and outlines the steps for an undergraduate to take to make it into medical school and succeed as a medical student.

“The Intern Blues” by Robert Marion, M.D. This particular piece details three interns (post-med school) and the trials and tribulations they face in the pediatric wards as they work towards surviving their first year as doctors.

“Emergency Doctor” by Edward Ziegler. A work that describes life and experiences as an emergency physician.

“Becoming a Doctor” Melvin Konner, M.D. This is probably one of my favorites as it shows the reader the journey to becoming a doctor as a 33 year old man who already had created a life for himself, yet decides he wants more than the life he has worked so hard to achieve.

Now.. I know most of these do not give advice as to how to make it into medical school or even through it, but I love these books because they show the reader exactly what you can expect once you reach the point that you are required to actually put to show the information and knowledge you have required in medical school.
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Books recommended by Youtuber Gracieemma:
Anything by Sir William Osler, as well as
Anatomy of An Illness by norman cosuins
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Book recommended by DaFoe604:
Med School Confidential

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Book recommended by Homersimpson889:
Diet for A New America by John Robbins
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Books Recommended by Anonymous Youtuber:

1)Bloodletting and miraculous cures by Vincent Lam
2) The best american science writing 2006 by a series of authors editor Atul
Gawande
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dtyall 77 writes, ”
Why Not?” by Barry Nalebuff and Ian Ayres. It doesn’t apply directly to medicine, but is in the same category as “blink” or “freakonomics.” It deals with the issue of innovation, and teaching yourself how to solve problems and come up with new ideas.”
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A Youtube also recommends:
Erich Segal, Doctors (1988);
if i get to five” by dr. fred epstein

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Breast Cancer Surgery: Lumpectomy, Mastectomy

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:31:25 +0000

http://www.nucleusinc.com This 3D patient education medical animation depicts various surgical procedures to remove breast cancer lumps and tumors. The surgeries include lumpectomy, simple mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, and radical mastectomy surgery.

Duration : 0:4:2

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Upper GI Endoscopy

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:16:24 +0000

http://www.nucleusinc.com This 3D medical animation shows an upper GI (gastrointestinal) endoscopy procedure to diagnose the presence of helicobacter pylori causing a stomach (gastric) ulcer. The animation also includes the treatment of a bleeding ulcer using endoscopic tools. See more 3D medical animations from Nucleus Medical Media at http://www.nucleusinc.com/youtube ANCE00176

Duration : 0:2:41

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Lap Band Surgery Testimonial Alternative Holistic Health Care

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:30:04 +0000

This is a testimonial from a lap band surgery patient who received his lap band at Sanoviv Medical Insitute, a holistic and complementary alternative health care facility.\r\n\r\nLap band surgery is available at Sanoviv Medical Institute. Our facility has never had a single staph infection, which is the 5th leading cause of death in the US. This is due to the cleanliness of our facility. You can expect to recover from your surgery faster than other hospitals due to the fact that prior to obesity surgery, you will receive a highly nutritional diet of organic foods and detoxification treatments. Visit our site to learn more about obesity and laparoscopic surgery compared to gastric bypass.\r\n\r\nOur diagnostics focus on the root cause of your illness, not the symptoms. We recognize and honor the powerful role that the mind plays in health and healing. We use proven complementary medical and mind-body solutions to eliminate disease, we don\\\’t mask symptoms with drugs and unnecessary medical procedures. Our medical doctors are trained in traditional, holistic, complementary and alternative medical treatments.\r\n\r\nSanoviv provides care and treatment for other diseases. Visit www.Sanoviv.com or call 800-726-6848 to speak to an admission specialist.\r\n

Duration : 0:3:53

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Gallbladder Removal Surgery due to Gallstones

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:27:23 +0000

http://www.nucleusinc.com This 3D medical animation shows minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery, or cholecystectomy, using a laparoscope. The animation begins by showing the normal anatomy of the liver and gallbladder. Over time, gallstones form within the gallbladder, blocking the cystic duct, and causing the gallbladder to become enlarged and inflamed. The procedure, sometimes called a “lap-chole”, begins with the insertion of four trocar devices, which allow the physician to see inside the abdomen without making a large incision. Air is added to the abdominal cavity to make it easier to see the gall bladder. Next, we see a view through the laparascope, showing two surgical instruments grasping the gallbladder while a third severs the cystic duct. After the gallbladder is removed, the camera pans around to show that the cystic artery and vein, have already been clipped to prevent bleeding. ANCE00181

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The daVinci Surgical System at Riverside Medical Center

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:21:40 +0000

Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL offers the latest in surgical technology through the use of the da Vinci Surgical System. The daVinci Robot is being used by Riverside Medical Center to perform minimally invasive Prostatectomies, Hysterectomies, and Cardiac Surgeries

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AORN National Time Out Day at Memorial University Medical Center

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:41:35 +0000

Submission for AORN National Time Out Day from Memorial University Health Center. Video shows the proper procedure for conducting a surgical time out.

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Metastasized melanoma cancer treatment results after being treated with alternative complementary and holistic health care

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:22:17 +0000

This is a testimonial from metastasized melanoma cancer survivor patient at Sanoviv Medical Insitute, a holistic and complementary alternative health care facility.\r\n\r\nMetastasized melanoma cancer treatments are available at Sanoviv Medical Institute. Our facility has never had a single staph infection, which is the 5th leading cause of death in the US. This is due to the cleanliness of our facility. You can expect to recover from your surgery faster than other hospitals due to the fact that prior to surgery or cancer treatment, you will receive a highly nutritional diet of organic foods and detoxification treatments. Visit our site to learn more about metastasized melanoma cancer treatment.\r\n\r\nOur diagnostics focus on the root cause of your illness, not the symptoms. We recognize and honor the powerful role that the mind plays in health and healing. We use proven complementary medical and mind-body solutions to eliminate disease, we don\\\’t mask symptoms with drugs and unnecessary medical procedures. Our medical doctors are trained in traditional, holistic, complementary and alternative medical treatments.\r\n\r\nSanoviv provides care and treatment for other degenerative diseases. Visit www.Sanoviv.com or call 800-726-6848 to speak to an admission specialist.\r\n

Duration : 0:4:30

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YouTube Medical School (?be a) Professor of Surgery. Forget it.Academic Surgery

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:25:39 +0000

(so you want to be a ) Professor of Surgery. Go into Academic Surgery. Means a big loss of income and endless frustrations.I say NO(here’s why). You can teach, write books & papers as well as research from private practice (even get to be called Professor). Too many med schools now are being run as a family business with part-time GPs ( who are looking for a way out of GP) and who ( from their cv) can be seen to have no real commitment to med education. The “house-wife” med schools feel threatened by surgeons &l will scheme to make your life a misery.

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Cancer Treatment Testimonial Alternative Holistic Health Care

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:25:20 +0000

Cancer treatments, holistic and complementary alternative health care.\r\n\r\nSanoviv Medical Institute is the most advanced medical facility and hospital in the world.\r\n\r\nOur diagnostics focus on the root cause of your illness, not the symptoms. We recognize and honor the powerful role that the mind plays in health and healing. We use proven complementary medical and mind-body solutions to eliminate disease, we don\\\’t mask symptoms with drugs and unnecessary medical procedures. Our medical doctors are trained in both traditional and alternative medical treatments.\r\n\r\nSanoviv provides advanced treatments for a variety of diseases. Visit us at www.Sanoviv.com or call 800-726-6848 to speak to an admission specialist.\r\n

Duration : 0:3:14

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