101 Tips for Thriving as a Chief Resident - Softcover

Ona, Mel A.; Bashari, Daniel R.; Khillan, Rajnish

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1475228279 ISBN 13: 9781475228274

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

A guide for Chief Residents to help them become more effective leaders during their Chief Year.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Chief Residents are selected to fulfill one of the most prestigious and honored positions in medical education. They are advocates, administrators, leaders, mentors, and teachers. However, Chief Residency may be the most difficult and frightening year of your life.

In this book, you will discover:

• A must-have guide that will help you thrive as a Chief Resident
• Invaluable tips to maximize your effectiveness as a leader and advocate
• Practical "pearls" to hone your interpersonal skills
• Best strategies to work with difficult residents and boost program morale

About the Author:

Dr. Mel A. Ona was born in Boston, MA and raised in Rochester, NY. Prior to medical school he attended graduate school in Boston and received three Masters Degrees. He has published three books, founded several websites such as MelOna.com, and OnaHealthyLife.com, recorded two music CDs, and earned two black belts (JKD/Doce Pares), and a blue belt (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and was the recipient of the White Coat Award. After Chief Residency, Dr. Ona will be working as a hospitalist and then entering a fellowship in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Daniel R. Bashari was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He attended Ross University School of Medicine where he graduated with High Honors. As a second year resident at Lutheran, Dan participated in an original research project in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure that resulted in a reduction in the incidence of re-admissions to the hospital. This research became the Best Research Project of the Year for 2011 in Internal Medicine at Lutheran Medical Center and was subsequently published in a peer-reviewed medical journal. After graduation, he will be entering a Geriatric Fellowship and then pursuing a career in Hospitalist Medicine.

Dr. Rajnish Khillan was born and raised in Punjab, India. He attended the Government Medical College at Nagpur where he graduated with Highest Honors. As a PGY-2, he presented posters for his research at several national conferences including the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American Heart Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Medical Society for the State of New York. After graduation, Rajnish will be pursuing a career in Hospitalist Medicine.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1475228279
• ISBN 13: 9781475228274
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64