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(More customer reviews)In response to the first review and also upon reading the book myself:
I enjoyed the book very much. I found Dr. Zaretzky's humor and excitement about teaching inspiring. As a medical student myself, I know all too well about the classes that specifically prepare us to enter the examining room. However, it takes more than a few years of classes to instill confidence in the young doctor. There have been times when I felt nervous entering the examining room, even being in the last years of my training. Also, I did not get from the book that Dr. Zaretzky assumed the responsibility of a student's 3 years of training and confidence that comes with that training. He even stated that he himself has learned from his best students and that he expects his students to take control in the examining room.
What I found to be unique about the book was the doctor himself. There aren't many out there who still do house calls or consider geriatric patients "treasures." I've seen many fellow classmates who are already jaded by the medical profession that could benefit from reading this book. And I know many patients who struggle with their primary care physicians--there aren't many noteable ones left. Most ideas on mentoring in general have been said before, but it was the approach to training that I found unique as well as the way the Dr. taught the medical student--in a personalized manner.
It's one thing to take classes on caring for patients.(By the way, during the first two years of medical school, medical students aren't thinking so much about handling patients--they are trying to pass anatomy and ace their STEP 1's!) It's a completely different thing to read about mentoring from a doctor who has worked in the profession for over 30 years, and still treats Medicine as an "art" and doctors as "artists."
Well done.
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Today's Guide for Mentoring Tomorrow's Physicians The Making of Tomorrow's Physician is a complete guide for attending physicians supervising medical students in the field. This logically organized, approachable book will help physicians improve every aspect of the mentoring process so fledgling M.D.s can grow into mature "student doctors." You'll discover: - How to quickly assess student strengths and weaknesses- Key techniques for instilling positive patient interaction - Milestones for ensuring students are ready to "fly solo" with patient- Steps to recognize and foster the essential qualities for long-term success- Unique tests and a 13-point evaluation to measure the "whole person's" achievements and deficiencies. The Making of Tomorrow's Physician will not only help students grasp the clinical information needed to become a good doctor, but also the heart of caring that makes one a great healer. A refreshing approach along with humor and charm make this a must-read for medical professionals, as well as a delightful insight for patients. Praise for The Making of Tomorrow's Physician "This is a highly personal account of office-based education from a master teacher. More than an instructional manual, this book offers insights into the conduct of an effective apprenticeship-style experience that is sure to enrich both teacher and student."-Dr. Walter N. Kernan, Professor of Medicine, Yale University
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