20 Best Books For Premeds (2023 Update)

Jennette mccurdy details how she overcame harrowing struggles as a child tv star—including anorexia and bulimia, addiction, severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and a traumatic relationship with her mother. a heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by icarly and sam & cat star jennette mccurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life. jennette mccurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. her mother’s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. so she went along with what mom called “calorie restriction,” eating little and weighing herself five times a day. she endured extensive at-home makeovers while mom chided, “your eyelashes are invisible, okay? you think dakota fanning doesn’t tint hers?” she was even showered by mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income. in i’m glad my mom died, jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail—just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. cast in a new nickelodeon series called icarly, she is thrust into fame. though mom is ecstatic, emailing fan club moderators and getting on a first-name basis with the paparazzi (“hi gale!”), jennette is riddled with anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, which manifest into eating disorders, addiction, and a series of unhealthy relationships. these issues only get worse when, soon after taking the lead in the icarly spinoff sam & cat alongside ariana grande, her mother dies of cancer. finally, after discovering therapy and quitting acting, jennette embarks on recovery and decides for the first time in her life what she really wants. told with refreshing candor and dark humor, i’m glad my mom died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.

If you’re a student hoping to apply to medical school, you might be anxious or stressed about how best to prepare. what classes should you take? what kinds of research, clinical, and volunteer opportunities should you be pursuing? what grades and mcat scores do you need? how can you stand out among thousands of applicants? premed prep answers all these questions and more, with detailed case studies and insider tips that can help premed students authentically prepare and enjoy the journey from the very beginning. sunny nakae draws from her many years of experience as a medical school admissions dean to offer wise and compassionate advice that can help premed students of all backgrounds. she also has specific tips for students who are first-generation, minority, non-traditional, and undocumented. both forthright and supportive, nakae’s advice is offered in a keep-it-real style that gives premed students a unique window into how admissions committees view and assess them. premed prep covers how to approach preparation with a focus on exploration and growth, and how to stop obsessing over med school application checklists. this book will do more than help you get a seat in medical school; it will start you on the process of becoming a successful future physician.

The decision to apply to medical school is not one that can be made easily overnight. it takes years of preparation to construct a decent application, and even then, acceptance is not guaranteed. the process is especially grueling for non-traditional students who do not fit the cookie-cutter mold of the thousands of students applying to medical school each year. as a three-time medical school applicant, single mother, and former non-traditional student, dr. danielle ward knows all too well the difficulties and obstacles that come along with the decision to start on the path to becoming a physician.atypical premed was created to prove that despite not fitting the mold, you absolutely can accomplish your dream of becoming a physician! atypical premed is filled with advice, tips, and dr. ward's own personal experiences to both guide and encourage students from all backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a medical career. whether you are overcoming low gpa and/or mcat scores, a single parent, changing careers, involved in the military, an older (or even younger) student, or involved in anything else that does not fit the typical view of an entering medical student–if you plan on applying to medical school, this book will have something for you.

From america's leading authorities in childcare comes the definitive guide to having a healthy pregnancy–and a healthy baby. – the healthy pregnancy book guides expectant mothers and fathers through all stages of pregnancy from preconception through birth, focusing on how to enhance the health of mother and baby. how to grow a smarter and healthier baby – how your baby is developing, and how you may be changing both emotionally and physically – eating right for two, with a helpful list of pregnancy superfoods – exercise and keeping fit during your pregnancy concerns and questions you may have about test and technology, genetic counseling, and childbirth options – how to protect the womb environment and recognize potential household hazards – advice on working while pregnant – choosing the right healthcare provider and childbirth class – the transition into parenthood – and much more… written in the searses' trademark reassuring tone that makes their books long-term bestsellers–the healthy pregnancy book is the must-have resource to fit the greater demands of today's savvy parents.

An all-inclusive pregnancy and birthing guidebook that gives soon-to-be mothers and their partners the information they need to make decisions, feel confident, and enjoy the beauty of creating new life. a comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion, nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach. author erica chidi cohen has assisted countless births and helped hundreds of families ease into their new roles through her work as a doula. nurture covers everything from the beginning months of pregnancy to the baby's first weeks. this empowering book includes dozens of important topics that every modern mom needs to know, such as fetal development, making choices for a hospital, home or birth center birth, the basics of breastfeeding, tips on what to expect postpartum, and more. the ultimate gudie for moms to be: nurture is packed with helpful resources, including supportive self-care and mindfulness exercises, trimester-specific holistic remedies, nourishing foods and recipes for every month of pregnancy, and expert tips for every birth environment, accompanied by more than 40 charming and informative illustrations, charts, and lists. experienced author: erica chidi cohen is co-founder and ceo of loom in los angeles. she began her work in san francisco, volunteering as a doula within the prison system, working with pregnant inmates. she went on to build a successful doula and health education practice in los angeles and has been featured in women's health, vogue, goop, the cut and marie claire. experts love it: nurture is highly recommended by a wide range of experts: "what a gift to new and expecting moms. you have no idea the mountain and rollercoaster you're about to embark on, but nurture somehow gives you a peek in and gives you essential information to help ground you." –catherine mccord, founder of weelicious and co-founder of one potato "it's like having an expert doula and friend at your fingertips. i'd recommend this book for the nightstand of every expectant mother." –joanna goddard, founder of the women's lifestyle website cup of jo perfect for: expecting mothers and their partners, first-time moms, and new parents gift givers looking for a great baby shower gift adding to the shelf alongside other pregnancy books and titles on birth and parenting

Did you know that the mcat (and more importantly, your mcat score) is one of the biggest determinants of whether or not you are going to get into medical school? (use the promo code in the book to save on next step's mcat test prep materials too ) as soon as you know you have to take the mcat, you need this book. with a solid plan to prep for the mcat, you can take your application from something that may get overlooked to one that grabs the attention of admission committee members and gets you an interview and an acceptance. expert advice with over ten years experience in mcat test prep, next step test prep helps half of all students taking the mcat every year. dr. ryan gray has been helping students on their journey to medical school through the mcat podcast, co-hosted by next step test prep, the premed years, and other podcasts and services at medical school headquarters.

Delivering a baby, sleep deprivation, giving bad news, dissecting bodies, seeing death—the journey of becoming an md is not an easy one. join the author as he takes you through his four years at duke medical school. through this book, he explores the world of medicine through fresh eyes and shares the serious, the stressful, the entertaining, the unbelievable, the struggles, the sick, the unexplainable, and the stories that taught him everything he learned in medical school (besides all the book stuff, of course).

"sarah digregorio delves deeply into the fraught world of premature birth. with bracing honesty, she recounts her own story and the stories of other women who draw on the power of love and meld it with cutting-edge science, as they struggle to save the lives of their newborns. this book opens our minds and hearts to a world that is rarely seen with such clarity."–jerome groopman, md, recanati professor at harvard medical school and author of the anatomy of hopeinspired by the author's harrowing experience giving birth to her premature daughter, a compelling and empathetic work that combines memoir with rigorous reporting to tell the story of neonatology–and to meditate on the questions raised by premature birth. the heart of many hospitals is the neonatal intensive care unit (nicu). it is a place where humanity, ethics, and science collide in dramatic and deeply personal ways as parents, doctors, and nurses grapple with sometimes unanswerable questions: when does life begin? when and how should life end? and what does it mean to be human? nearly twenty years ago, dr. john d. lantos wrote the lazarus case, a seminal work on ethical dilemmas in neonatology. he described the nicu as "a strong, strange, powerful place." the nicu is a place made of stories–the stories of mothers and babies who spend days, weeks, and even months waiting to go home, and the dedicated clinicians who care for these tiny, developing humans. the book explores the evolution of neonatology and its breakthroughs–how modern medicine can be successful at saving infants at five and a half months gestation who weigh less than a pound, when only a few decades ago, there were essentially no treatments for premature babies.for the first time, sarah digregorio tells the complete story of this science–and the many people it has touched. weaving her own story, those of other parents, and nicu clinicians with deeply researched reporting, early delves deep into the history and future of neonatology, one of the most boundary pushing medical disciplines: how it came to be, how it is evolving, and the political, cultural, and ethical issues that continue to arise in the face of dramatic scientific developments. eye-opening and vital, early uses premature birth as a lens to view our own humanity, and the humanity of those around us.

The first family health guide for the age of managed care–filled with accessible and empowering information, compiled by the world's most esteemed doctors and researchers. includes more than 900 illustrations, original full-color slides showing the latest diagnostic imaging tests, and online updates keyed to the book.

Premeds, are you looking to absolutely crush the mcat with less stress? this mcat powerbook is a high-yield source for all the content you need to know for the mcat. straight-to-the-point mcat facts and beautiful illustrations to make studying simple and more fun. the era of reading multiple textbooks to prepare for the mcat is over. it is much more effective to use a question-based approach, active recall, spaced repetition, and content videos, and then have an easy reference guide for specific content to review. this book helps you do just that. by going through this book, you can sleep well knowing you haven't missed any important info for exam day. so what are you waiting for? click add to cart and get the book now! p.s.

Study less, get better grades, be more productive, and craft the perfect med school application! does this sound like the life you'd like to have as a pre-med? the pre-med journey is the book for you. the author, lakshya trivedi, is a 4th-year medical student who has been coaching pre-meds for the last 2 years to get into medical school. in the book he teaches you the same strategies he used to graduate with a 3.8 gpa, multiple leadership positions, and got accepted to every med school he interviewed at. this step-by-step guide to med school acceptance teaches you: step-by-step strategies on how to increase retention in college by 2-3x from the very start exact method lakshya and his pre-med students use to prep for exams and take them with confidence how to plan your day in college to do more as a pre-med how to decide how to make your pre-med extracurriculars unique using the angle principle how to craft an irresistible med school application that stands out how to study for the mcat strategically to constantly be gaining points during your prep a 6 step process on writing phenomenal medical school essays and personal statements apply to med school without the fear of rejection and much more… regardless of what phase of the journey you're one, the pre-med journey is the blueprint for you.scroll to the top and click the "buy now" button and begin to transform your pre-med experience and get into medical school!

Advanced premed life support (apls) is the only course of its kind that prepares undergraduate students on how to think and act like a successful physician. in the process, you will not only improve your medical school application, but also be preparing yourself for the remainder of your medical career. drawing on over twenty years' experience as a national advisor, mentor and coach, dr. ronald kapp, created the advanced premed life support course for undergraduate students to help them through the grueling process of becoming doctors. kapp helps students to learn the answers to the fundamental questions: -why do you want to be a doctor? -should you become a doctor? -can you be a doctor? -how do you get to be a doctor? using inspirational stories and incorporating proven motivational tools, dr. kapp lays out a strategy for success that no premed student should do without.

#1 national bestseller #1 international bestsellerwhat does everyone in the modern world need to know? renowned psychologist jordan b. peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.humorous, surprising and informative, dr. peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.what does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? why did ancient egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? what dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 rules for life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers.

A new york times 100 notable books of 2019 selection from #1 new york times bestselling author stephen king, the most riveting and unforgettable story of kids confronting evil since it.in the middle of the night, in a house on a quiet street in suburban minneapolis, intruders silently murder luke ellis’s parents and load him into a black suv. the operation takes less than two minutes. luke will wake up at the institute, in a room that looks just like his own, except there’s no window. and outside his door are other doors, behind which are other kids with special talents—telekinesis and telepathy—who got to this place the same way luke did: kalisha, nick, george, iris, and ten-year-old avery dixon. they are all in front half. others, luke learns, graduated to back half, “like the roach motel,” kalisha says. in this most sinister of institutions, the director, mrs. sigsby, and her staff are ruthlessly dedicated to extracting from these children the force of their extranormal gifts. there are no scruples here. if you go along, you get tokens for the vending machines. if you don’t, punishment is brutal. as each new victim disappears to back half, luke becomes more and more desperate to get out and get help. but no one has ever escaped from the institute. as psychically terrifying as firestarter, and with the spectacular kid power of it, the institute is stephen king’s gut-wrenchingly dramatic story of good vs. evil in a world where the good guys don’t always win.

Join the adventures—and misadventures—of monkey d. luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the “one piece,” the greatest treasure in the world.as a child, monkey d. luffy dreamed of becoming king of the pirates. but his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber…at the cost of never being able to swim again! years, later, luffy sets off in search of the "one piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world… the fourth one piece box set contains volumes 71–90, which make up the dressrosa, zou, whole cake island, and reverie arcs. along with these thrilling, action-packed stories, the box set also includes an exclusive premium booklet and double-sided color poster.

How to be pre-med assists high school, college, and non-traditional students interested in becoming physicians by describing the pre-med route from start to finish using the six buckets model dr. miller developed through over a decade of medical school admissions advising. this guide is equally helpful to those hoping to pursue a medical career and to loved ones, such as parents, spouses, relatives, and friends, supporting a pre-med. dr. miller created how to be pre-med to serve as a prequel to the best-selling the medical school admissions guide: a harvard md's week-by-week admissions handbook because readers frequently provided feedback wishing they had received similar expert guidance sooner in the pre-med process. how to be pre-med covers all information required to excel as a pre-med and prepare for the medical school application process. it's best to read this book as soon as you decide to pursue the pre-med path to help strategize selection of undergraduate or post-baccalaureate experiences. then return to it each year to assess how you are filling up the six buckets. once you have decided to apply to medical school, pick up the latest edition of the medical school admissions guide and follow the weekly steps required to create the best application possible to maximize your chances of admission.

Premed world examines the many challenges that exist to making it to and through medical school. the undergraduate medical years are just the beginning of the long road to becoming a practicing physician. every premed student must learn vast amounts of material very quickly, as well as spending time with-and learning to make decisions about-sick, injured, and dying patients. they will be tested physically and emotionally to the limits of their strength. to become a full-fledged physician, you must understand the steps that lead to your chosen profession, and you must have the right tools and information before beginning the exciting journey through medical school. premed worldoffers a general idea about the process that prospective students must go through to become doctors. it also explores the specific educational training and standard examinations that are among the requirements for becoming a physician. from basic information about setting a viable plan for college to methods for working directly with patients, premed world provides the vital information needed to succeed. it is a step-by-step guide that can help premed students not only to realize their dreams to enter medical school but also to become successful doctors in the future.

Premed world examines the many challenges that exist to making it to and through medical school. the undergraduate medical years are just the beginning of the long road to becoming a practicing physician. every premed student must learn vast amounts of material very quickly, as well as spending time with-and learning to make decisions about-sick, injured, and dying patients. they will be tested physically and emotionally to the limits of their strength. to become a full-fledged physician, you must understand the steps that lead to your chosen profession, and you must have the right tools and information before beginning the exciting journey through medical school. premed worldoffers a general idea about the process that prospective students must go through to become doctors. it also explores the specific educational training and standard examinations that are among the requirements for becoming a physician. from basic information about setting a viable plan for college to methods for working directly with patients, premed world provides the vital information needed to succeed. it is a step-by-step guide that can help premed students not only to realize their dreams to enter medical school but also to become successful doctors in the future.

Premed for parents is written specifically for parents to teach them how to become a "supportive premed parent" which can make the difference to getting your child on a successful track to gaining acceptance into medical school. getting accepted into medical school is competitive and emotional. many students either give up or get rejected. however, it doesn't have to be that way. oftentimes it is parental involvement that is the pivotal factor between success and failure. this book is for the parents of undergraduate premed students who are trying to get accepted into medical school. it is the result of over 20 years of personal research into not just how to get accepted into medical school, but also of how to be a successful doctor after you finish medical school. i'll also provide you a quick parental summary of the action steps that you need to take to help get your child on that premed path.

“a fascinating journey into the heart and mind of a physician” that explores doctor-patient relations, the flaws in our health care system, and how doctors’ emotions impact medical care (boston globe)while much has been written about the minds and methods of the medical professionals who save our lives, precious little has been said about their emotions. physicians are assumed to be objective, rational beings, easily able to detach as they guide patients and families through some of life’s most challenging moments. but understanding doctors’ emotional responses to the life-and-death dramas of everyday practice can make all the difference on giving and getting the best medical care. digging deep into the lives of doctors, dr. danielle ofri examines the daunting range of emotions—shame, anger, empathy, frustration, hope, pride, occasionally despair, and sometimes even love—that permeate the contemporary doctor-patient connection. drawing on scientific studies, including some surprising research, dr. ofri offers up an unflinching look at the impact of emotions on health care. dr. ofri takes us into the swirling heart of patient care, telling stories of caregivers caught up and occasionally torn down by the whirlwind life of doctoring. she admits to the humiliation of an error that nearly killed one of her patients. she mourns when a beloved patient is denied a heart transplant. she tells the riveting stories of an intern traumatized when she is forced to let a newborn die in her arms, and of a doctor whose daily glass of wine to handle the frustrations of the er escalates into a destructive addiction. ofri also reveals that doctors cope through gallows humor, find hope in impossible situations, and surrender to ecstatic happiness when they triumph over illness.