And now, for a change of pace…..

Life at a medical school encompasses not only the science of medicine, but also the art, humanity, and life cycle of the medical profession. For those looking beyond the usual scientific fare, here are some new books in the Medical Library that may be of interest.

• Berhow, Melissa, et al. Life after residency: A career planning guide. New York: Springer, 2009. W 21 B499L 2009
• Harpham, Wendy S. Only 10 seconds to care: Help and hope for busy clinicians. Philadelphia: ACP Press, 2009. W 62 H295o 2009
• Kidder, Tracy. Strength in what remains. New York: Random House, 2009. E 184.B9 K46s 2009
• LaCombe, Michael A. In whatever houses we may visit: An anthology of poems that have inspired physicians. Philadelphia: American College of Physicians, 2008. WZ 330 I354 2008
• Nuland, Sherwin B. The soul of medicine: Tales from the bedside. New York: Kaplan, 2009 WZ 112 N969s 2009
• Poirier, Suzanne. Doctors in the making: Memoirs and medical education. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, c2009. W 18 P753d 2009
• Shapiro, Johanna. The inner world of medical students: Listening to their voices in poetry. New York: Radcliffe, 2009. WZ 350 S529i 2009
• Surawicz, Borys. Doctors in fiction: Lessons from literature. New York: Radcliffe, 2009. WZ 330 S961d 2009
• Tyler-Lloyd, Mark D. The real life of an internist: Candid stories along the path from student to veteran doctor. New York: Kaplan, 2009. WB 115 B288 2009