Book Description

In The Modern Medical Student Manual, Chris Lovejoy presents a new and unique perspective on how medical students can succeed in the 21st century. He combines deep cross-discipline insights with his own personal experiences and those of students who have excelled in a wide range of domains; from coming top in Cambridge University medical exams to excelling in teaching and from winning essay prizes to combining Medicine with the arts at the highest level. With great succinctness and clarity, he lays out a roadmap for acing exams while studying less, finding a deeper level of enjoyment in work and setting yourself up to have a big positive impact on the medical field. In this far-reaching book, you will learn: Two powerful techniques for finding the optimum balance between work and play. The core science-backed learning principles for performing better while studying less. How to utilise techniques of world-class performers to excel in diagnostic skills. Four guiding principles for making the most of time spent on the wards. The best approach to scientific research as a student and a method for generating great research ideas. The challenges of communication in healthcare and how to prepare as a student. How to go from struggling to write essays to winning essay prizes. How to create a competitive medical CV through doing things you enjoy. Five techniques for pulling yourself out of a low mood when medicine or life gets you down. A step-by-step approach to take if you question whether medicine is really right for you. How to maximise the positive impact of your medical career and find a career path you love. Praise for The Modern Medical Student Manual: "Brilliant! Inspired me to make the most of my time in med school and has given me the tools to do so. The author's way of combining his own experiences as a med student with the ideas of lots of smart people to produce advice that's easy to implement in everyday life is super useful." - Eveliina Ilola, Medical Student, Kings College London "Great book, would highly recommend to others. Perfect for anyone thinking about or currently studying medicine." - Ali Abdaal, Founder of 6med "This book addresses so many aspects of the medical school journey, and had it been available back when I started, it would have been incredibly valuable. The book offers some very refreshing and innovative approaches to learning, but also some great tips on truly making the most of the professional experience, over and above excelling at the basic medical degree." - Vignesh Vetrivel, Cambridge Medical Graduate and Strategy Consultant