Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty, Third Edition written by Brian S. Freeman and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty delivers an insider's look at the complex issues medical students face when choosing a medical specialty. Supported by first-hand knowledge, facts and statistics -- plus the author's personal experience and gut-level reports from current residents -- this guide provides everything necessary to compare specialties and make a confident decision. The first part delves into the main issues surrounding the choice of your medical specialty. These twelve chapters provide everything you need to begin making this major decision, from how to research each specialty to how to apply for residency. The second part features chapters devoted to each of the 20 major specialties. It provides important information such as the salary information, employment data, and match statistics