Agarwal Coauthors Book for Aspiring Docs

Pre-MedicinePittsburgh, February 2, 2023 -- Nitin Agarwal, MD, associate professor of neurosurgery of the University of Pittsburgh and associate director of the Department of Neurological Surgery’s residency program, is coauthor of the newly released book Pre-Medicine: The Complete Guide for Aspiring Doctors, a one-stop, comprehensive resource for students considering a career in medicine.

Publisher Thieme calls the book a “comprehensive roadmap that guides aspiring physicians through the rigorous process of preparing for and getting into medical school in the U.S. By bringing together multiple authors with different life experiences and perspectives, this unique book has broad appeal to students from diverse backgrounds.”

“The text is organized by five sections: The Pre-Med Primer, Succeeding as a Pre-Medical Student, Applying to Medical School, Medical School and Career Insights, and an Appendix. This invaluable resource tackles challenging topics and addresses uncomfortable questions that necessitate engagement with multiple opposing viewpoints and careful data analysis. The first and foremost goal of this book is to get essential information into the hands of individuals that need it to succeed in their pre-med and medical school journey.”

More information on the book can be found on the Thieme website. Ordering information can also be found on Amazon.

Joel Thomas, MD; Phillip Wagner, MD; and Ray Funahashi, MD, are coauthors on the book.