Mayo Clinic's Complete Guide for Family Physicians & Residents in Training

Based upon decades of physicians' valuable experience working in the Mayo Clinic Department of Family Medicine, this essential, all-bases-covered guide offers an unparalleled look into real-world family practice medicine and residency.Mayo Clinic's Complete Guide for Family Physicians and Residents in Training captures life inside a family practice and residency, and tackles day-to-day issues that affect every aspect of career satisfaction, professional challenges and performance, and opportunities for growth.You'll find coverage of the full spectrum of experience in family-practice medicine and training, from veteran family physicians. This indispensable career guide takes you through everything from professional associations to achieving balance in your life. It can help you:*Learn the history and issues of family practice *Discover what's involved in rotations, hospital rounds, and outpatient clinics; Choose a residency that's right for you; Consider options in family practice, such as a focus on sports medicine, obstetrics, or geriatrics*Learn what to expect in certification and recertification exams* Evaluate financial and liability issues*Obtain a grant and conduct research* Improve time-management skills, patient-physician relationships, and professional interactions* Leverage computer technology* Handle managed care issues effectively* More