The Mayo Clinic Complete Guide to Family Practice

"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