Robert M. Donaldson is David Paige Smith Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Yale University School of Medicine. Kathleen S. Lundgren is editorial fellow, Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Yale University. Howard Spiro is Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Yale University School of Medicine.

"A very good guide for anyone coming to the decision to pursue a medical career at any point... a comprehensive, positive, but wholly realistic overview of the medical profession." Jane D. Cary, Director, Health Professions Advising, Princeton University "The wisdom, practical advice, and comprehensive experiences of the contributors make this book beneficial for any person seeking academic or career guidance. College and career counselors will find it very useful." Mike Murphy, Headmaster, Pace Academy

Robert M. Donaldson is David Paige Smith Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Yale University School of Medicine. Kathleen S. Lundgren is editorial fellow, Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Yale University. Howard Spiro is Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Yale University School of Medicine.

"A very good guide for anyone coming to the decision to pursue a medical career at any point... a comprehensive, positive, but wholly realistic overview of the medical profession." Jane D. Cary, Director, Health Professions Advising, Princeton University "The wisdom, practical advice, and comprehensive experiences of the contributors make this book beneficial for any person seeking academic or career guidance. College and career counselors will find it very useful." Mike Murphy, Headmaster, Pace Academy

Robert M. Donaldson is David Paige Smith Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Yale University School of Medicine. Kathleen S. Lundgren is editorial fellow, Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Yale University. Howard Spiro is Professor of Medicine Emeritus, Yale University School of Medicine.

"A very good guide for anyone coming to the decision to pursue a medical career at any point... a comprehensive, positive, but wholly realistic overview of the medical profession." Jane D. Cary, Director, Health Professions Advising, Princeton University "The wisdom, practical advice, and comprehensive experiences of the contributors make this book beneficial for any person seeking academic or career guidance. College and career counselors will find it very useful." Mike Murphy, Headmaster, Pace Academy