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“Perfect Attendance with Endless
Time Off” By Wendy J.
Meyeroff
Eliza Lo Chin, MD (Editor)
Any woman contemplating a career as a
physician or already working in the profession will gain a good
deal of insight from this collection of personal essays and
poems by female physicians over the last century and a half.
“Power Resumes” By Karen Edwards
James Tysinger, PhD
Text for students and professionals on
resumes and personal statement writing. Focuses on: identifying
experiences and skills, describing accomplishments to emphasize
strengths, designing a resume to match position requirements,
writing a personal statement to interest the reader, using the
Electronic Residency Application Service, and more.
“The Future of Medicine” By Lester A. Picker
By Mike Magee, MD
Dr. Magee examines the mega trends that
are changing our health care system, offering advice and
solutions on how to fix the system.
“Practice Innovation” By Jeffrey S. Grossman, MD
Innovative Doctoring: Solutions Lie Within Us
By Jeffrey S. Grossman, MD
Innovative Doctoring: Solutions Lie Within
Us, celebrates and nurtures the creative abilities in every
physician and shows how these skills can transform both
individual lives and healthcare itself.
Creativity is not just the province of the
artist or the inventor. Medical professionals are by nature
creators and problems solvers. Within these pages author,
physician, and inventor Jeffrey Grossman, M.D. provides
powerful tools for analyzing problems and developing solutions
that can revitalize a practice or even help transform
healthcare.
“How Much to Grow” By Karen Appold
My Family Doctor: The Magazine that Makes Housecalls
Written mostly by physicians but for
laypeople, Family Doctor provides the latest, most reliable
info on healthy living. Uses humor, trivia, narratives,
Q&As, &in-depth reporting to make sense of your body
& how to keep it healthy.
“The Physician Shortage and
You” By Kurt Mosley
By James Merritt
Written in a direct, informal style, this
is essential reading for healthcare professionals, physician
recruiters and those concerned about health care delivery in
the U.S. This book gives you a practical perspective on the
doctor shortage based on research and the extensive experience
of Merritt, Hawkins & Associates, a leading healthcare
staffing and consulting firm.
"THE JOB QUEST" By Barbara Alden WIlson
Transitioning into Private Practice: A
Guide to Employment After Residency
By Ryan Mire, MD
"GOLDEN GOALS" By Julie K. Silver, MD
Goals and Goal Setting: Achieving Measured Objectives
By Larrie A. Rouillard
This book helps you define goals and set
measurable objectives to achieve them, whether the goal is one
you have set for yourself or one that is assigned to you.
Discover how to handle obstacles that may stand in your way and
how visualizing your goals can turn your mind into your biggest
motivational tool.
"CONDUCT AN ETHICS AUDIT" By Barbara Alden Wilson
By Linda K. Trevino, PhD and Katherine A.
Nelson
Text covers ethics in the workplace, and
discusses how to identify and solve ethical dilemmas.
Covers how to understand why people behave the way they
do, and how to promote ethical behavior in your
organization.
By Andrea G. Kay
In every profession, rewarding jobs exist
for those who know the techniques of good interviewing.
In this book, professional career consultant Andrea Kay takes
job hunters from the preparation through the interview, helping
them learn how to remove fear--and shine when meeting
prospective employers.
"MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY: THE SEARCH
FOR KNOWLEDGE" By Jasmine Pui
(Updated Edition with a new preface)
By Paul Farmer
Farmer is a physician-anthropologist who
directs the Program in Infectious Disease and Social Change at
Harvard Medical School. He also has clinical practices in
Boston and in Haiti, where he has done extensive fieldwork with
Haiti's rural poor. Aiming to explain why infectious diseases
such as AIDS and tuberculosis target the poor, he fills his new
work with harrowing public-health case studies of the
pathogenic effects of poverty and other grim social conditions.
By Guido Majno
A paperback reissue of the 1975 Harvard U.
Press edition. A journey through the history of the healers'
attempts to conquer pain and disease in the civilizations of
the ancient world--Greece, Rome, Egypt, India, China. Majno
(pathology, U. of Mass. Medical School) has reconstructed
ancient experiments in a modern laboratory and has evaluated
ancient remedies with current methods. Annotation copyright
Book News, Inc. Portland, Or..
"AIRPORT CLINICS: A LITTLE BIT OF
EVERYTHING" By Wayne A.
Conaway
By Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conaway,
George A. Borden, Hans Koehler (Preface)
In today's rapidly expanding global
marketplace, business people must understand the distinctive
customs of the major nations. This guide helps them do exactly
that. It's filled with important facts about business customs,
behavioral styles, social customs, gift giving, and much more..
"SETTLING IN SOCIALLY" By Marcia Layton Turner
By Diane Darling
Discusses the entire process of
networking, including setting your networking goals,
identifying and developing your potential contacts, following
up on leads and turning them into opportunities. .
“CYBER EDUCATION GAINS
GROUND” By Liz Lipton
By John Bear, Mariah Bear
A classic resource for anyone looking to
earn a degree in a nontraditional way. Since the last edition
of BEARS’ GUIDE, the Internet has spawned hundreds of new
distance-learning programs, both legitimate and phony. The 15th
edition lists them all, expanding its coverage to over 3,000
schools. An improved subject index makes it even easier to
identify which schools offer programs in desired fields. And it
includes an acceptability rating for every school’s
degree.
By International Association of
Universities (editor)
The International Handbook of Universities
is an indispensable and up-to-date guide to over 7,300 higher
education institutions in over 175 countries. Over 1,000 new
entries added since the last edition.
By Association of Commonwealth
Universities
A guide to higher education in the British
Commonwealth. From Australia to Zimbabwe, this title keeps
everyone up to date with the changes taking place in more than
600 university-level institutions in 36 countries. Compiled by
ACU and verified by the universities themselves, the 2001
edition includes facts about these institutions such as: their
academic structure, senior staff, degree programs and research
activities.
The Country Guides provide data on the
educational systems of more than 30 lesser-known countries,
ranging from Afghanistan to Zambia. Each monograph includes a
narrative description of the country and its educational
system, a flow chart of most-frequently-awarded educational
credentials required for consideration at U.S. schools, as well
as such specific information as detailed grading scales, sample
credentials, and a complete bibliography.
"HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI” By Julie Sturgeon
By G. Scott Thomas
For those considering a move to somewhere
more livable, this is a useful survey that rates 219 small
cities on 10 livability factors. These include health care,
housing, public safety, transportation and more nebulous
measures of proximity to an urban ambiance, sophistication and
availability of diversions.
"HIDDEN TREASURE" By Lain Chroust Ehmann
By The Coker Group, Max Reiboldt
American Medical Association
Guide to the day-to-day business aspects
of running a medical practice, for physicians. Discusses
essential principles, tools, and approaches to practice
management, including financial issues.
"PHYSICIANS AND UNIONS" By Julie Sturgeon
By Grace Budrys, Ilr Pr
Describes the inexorable forces driving
doctors into classical unions as opposed to more traditional
medical associations and societies.
"PREPARING FOR HIPAA" By Bruce D. Armon
By Ronald B. Sterling
Helps medical practices and their advisers
focus on key practice management software issues. Based on
discussions and work with physicians across the country that
provide a variety of services under a wide array of health-care
delivery structures and also based on extensive discussions
with a wide range of industry and vendor sources.
"FIVE HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL
PHYSICIANS" By Julie K.
Silver, MD
By Stephen R. Covey
A holistic, integrated, principle-centered
approach for solving personal and professional problems. With
penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a
step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity,
honesty, and human dignity -- principles that give us the
security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take
advantage of the opportunities that change creates.
By James Waldroop and Timothy Butler
A compelling exploration of the behavior
patterns that cause people to undermine their careers--as well
as specific advice on how to overcome them. For anyone seeking
to achieve their career ambitions.
By James Collins and Jerry Porras
No tables, charts, or obfuscatory language
interfere with the presentation and development of consultants
Collins and Porras' premise that visionary companies withstand
tests of time and fads. On the basis of five years of research,
they pinpoint six characteristics of the best American
institutions and they include guidelines for those striving for
long-lasting success
“THE ROAD TO RICHES” By Wendy J. Meyeroff
By John B. Izzo, PhD. and Pam
Withers
Shows how and why the American work ethic
is changing toward a more balanced, partnership-based and
community-oriented system. Also offers companies a leg up to
adapting to the changing work ethic and transformations. Based
on the authors’ research and experience with more than
200 companies
"ROADMAP TO SUCCESS" By Julie K. Silver, MD
By Michael Allison
This comprehensive book/disk set shows you
how to create and implement an effective strategic plan using a
simple, seven-phase process that covers everything from
defining your mission and setting your course to initiating,
monitoring, and streamlining your plan. The workbook is
designed for nonprofits of all shapes, sizes, and budgets, and
can be easily adapted to fit any time frame. The package comes
with field-tested worksheets, checklists, and tables in both
print and disk formats, plus a sample case study that
demonstrates strategic planning in action from start to finish.
By Bobb Biehl
Every organization runs the risk of being
stunted by the lack of a clear simple plan. After 20 plus years
as the President of Masterplanning, Bobb Biehl has used the
process and principles in this book to help over 200
teams in their planning process.
By Robert Bradford
Future success? or future shock? Only
companies that plan ahead will survive the changes in business
today--and tomorrow. This book is about HOW to devise an
appropriate strategy for your organization.
“CREATING THE BEST SOLUTIONS” By Julie K. Silver, MD
By Mark McCormack
Mark McCormack is the founder of
International Management Group, a multimillion-dollar,
worldwide corporation that is a consultant to fifty Fortune 500
companies. His book gives advice on how to — read
people — create the right first impression — take
the leading edge -run and attend meetings — the secrets
of successful selling and moving up within the organization.
By Steven Babitsky
The average physician will negotiate for
millions of dollars over the next twenty years without having
any training in negotiation skills. This book was written
especially to provide physicians with the negotiating skills
they need to get what they deserve. The book is
straightforward, easy to read and features over 250 examples
which explain exactly what to do, and what not to do, during a
negotiation.
"PIECES OF TIME" By Julie K. Silver, MD
By Julie Morgenstern
In this fast-moving world, no greater
challenge exists-in both our personal and professional
lives-than organizing and managing our time. Julie Morgenstern
explains how to meet and conquer the time challenge once and
for all. Morgenstern's approach helps readers uncover their own
psychological stumbling blocks and strengths, and develop a
time-management system that suits their individual needs.
By David Allen
In today's world, yesterday's methods just
don't work. Veteran coach and management consultant David Allen
recognizes that time management is useless the minute your
schedule is interrupted; setting priorities isn't relevant when
your e-mail is down; procrastination solutions won't help if
your goals aren't clear. Instead, Allen shares with readers the
proven methods he introduced in seminars across the country.
By Arnold Bennett, Shambling Gate Press
This classic personal time-management book
originally published in 1908 has inspired generations of men
and women to live deliberate lives. Not just another collection
of timesaving tips, this book is more of a challenge to leave
behind mundane everyday concerns, focus on pursuing one's true
desires, and live the fullest possible life. Reflection,
concentration, and study techniques make it easier to
accomplish more truly rewarding undertakings than anyone ever
dreamed possible.
By Odette Pollar
Tips on how to control paperwork, organize
files, and keep the work area humming plus a few hints on
keeping your electronic house in order.
By Kerry Gleeson, John Wiley & Sons
Learning to work faster and smarter is a
hallmark of today's business environment. The Second
Edition has been extensively updated to include such timely
topics as: working in a flexible, more complex work
environment; using the Internet and other technologies to
maximize productivity; innovative ways to follow up, follow
through, and stay organized in this fast-paced environment; and
overcoming information overload.
"ROOM FOR COMFORT"By Julie K. Silver, MD
By Jain Malkin, John Wiley & Sons,
1989
The core of this volume is a detailed
analysis of 27 medical and dental specialties and their
respective space planning requirements. There is information on
the psychological factors to be considered in health care
design, plus the general parameters of medical space planning.
"REORGANIZING ORGAN ALLOCATION"
By Jeff Atkinson
Published by The U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services. Available on line at:
"THE GENDER GAP" By Barbara Alden Wilson
"The Secrets of the Boys Club"
By Ev Nucci
"DUMP YOUR HMO CONTRACTS" By Lester A. Picker
By Dr. Margaret A. Mahony
Robert D Reed, August 2000
Practicing gynecologist Mahony draws upon
the stories of a number patients and her own experiences to
critique the American health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
and current managed care schemes. She argues that it is
virtually impossible for the physician to give quality health
care to their patients under this system and reflects on why
doctors continue to go along with the trend.
"MOVING ON" By Susan Sarver
By Claudia Osborn, DO
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1998
An inspiring story of how one woman comes
to terms with the loss of her identity and the courageous steps
(and hilarious missteps) she takes while learning to rebuild
her life. The author, a doctor and clinical professor of
medicine, describes the aftermath of a brain injury 11 years
ago which stripped her of her beloved profession. For years she
was deprived of her intellectual companionship and the ability
to handle the simplest undertakings like shopping for groceries
or sorting the mail.
"A BOARD PERSPECTIVE" By Julie K. Silver, MD
By Marianne Jennings, JD
Lebhar-Friedman Books, January 2000
Understand the role of the Board of
Directors and the important points in helping to guide the
Board's policy and strategy.
By Bobb Biehl
Broadman & Holman Publishers, January
1998
One of the world's most respected and
successful Christian business leaders shows you how to make a
positive, lasting impact as a member of any board--corporate,
non-profit, or religious.
"DO THEY REALLY NEED YOU?" By Kurt Mosley
By Center for Evaluative Clinical Sciences
Staff
Amer Hospital Assn
Lists over 300 hospital referral regions
and cities the relative number of primary-care physicians and
specialists per 100,000 residents in each.
"RELIGHTING YOUR PROFESSIONAL
SPARK" By Barbara Alden Wilson
By Ruth J. Luban
Penguin-Putnam
Keeping the Fire: From Burnout to Balance
By Ruth L. Luban
Self-published, audiotape guide.
"HEALTHCARE IN THE NEW
MILLENNIUM" By Christine A.
Hinz
By Multiple authors, Institute for the
Future (Paperback)
Jossey-Bass, March 2000
In 1987 the Institute for the Future
published its forecast of future health trends -- a report that
is generally regarded as the most accurate projection of
American health care during the volatile 1990s. In 1999, The
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the largest philanthropy
devoted to health care, asked the Institute to look once again
into the future of health care, this time projecting to the
year 2010. In honor of The Foundation's twenty-fifth
anniversary, the forecast was presented to more than two
thousand of its grantees. Incorporating their observations, the
result is this thoroughly researched, comprehensive guide --
the future of America's health.
“AS TIME ROLLS ON” By Wendy J. Meyeroff
By Marshall O. Zaslove, MD
Aspen Publishers. Inc., 1998
This unique book will help any physician
become more efficient, more effective, and more satisfied with
his or her practice. It contains over 140 tested and
simple-to-apply suggestions from successful physicians.
Saying “Oops!” So You Never
Have to Say “What?”
This guidebook is available directly from
the author for $38.
By Ronni Eisenberg (with Kate Kelly)
Plume/Penguin Group, 1997
An indispensable and accessible tool for
those who have too much to do and not enough time to get it all
done. With dozens of sidebars, charts, and review sections at
the end of every chapter, The Overwhelmed Person’s Guide
to Time Management will teach you to set priorities and make
realistic choices to regain control over your life.
“IT’S MY LIFE!” By Jonathan Rosman, MD
The story of a man who said he would stop
the motor of the world--and did. This novel is the setting for
the author's philosophy of Objectivism.
“A GUIDING STAR” By Pamela Prescott
By Maris Strautmanis and First Books, Inc.
Staff
First Books 1997 (Paperback)
“BATTLING THE GIANTS” By Lester A. Picker
By Ronald M. Shapiro and Mark A. Jankowski
John Wiley and Sons, 1998
This book features the negotiating
strategies of one of the most famous deal makers in sports
history. Ronald M. Shapiro’s approach is centered around
the importance of building relationships. The book includes
chapters on win-lose negotiation, win-win negotiation,
listening, preparation, proposals, personality types, and
unlocking
“CREATING YOUR NICHE” By Julie K. Silver, MD
By Laurie Beth Jones
This book provides inspiring and practical
advice to lead readers through every step of both defining and
fulfilling a mission. Jones offers clear, step-by-step guidance
that can make writing a mission statement take a matter of
hours rather than months or years.
By Laurence Pino, Berkley Pub Group
Pino, who co-founded his first company at
the age of 19, shares his proven techniques for building a
prosperous operation, clearly explaining everything readers
need to know to become successful entrepreneurs. Includes six
key ways for making any business profitable, market
identification worksheets, and more.
