The Art and Science of Pulmonary Medicine: Top Doctors on Selecting a Sub-Specialty, Keeping Up With New Medical Developments, and Communicating With Patients (Inside the Minds)

The Art and Science of Pulmonary Medicine is an authoritative, insider s perspective on the various challenges in this field of medicine and the key qualities necessary to become a successful practitioner. Featuring some of the nation s leading pulmonologists, this book provides a candid look at the field of pulmonary medicine academic, surgical, and clinical and a glimpse into the future of a dynamic practice that encompasses aspects of cardiovascular physiology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and nutrition. As they reveal the secrets to success in a quadruple-boarded field internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care, and sleep medicine these authorities offer practical and adaptable strategies for excellence. From facing difficult diagnoses and controversial treatments to taking an intellectual and analytical approach to staying on top of new developments, these doctors articulate the finer points of a profession that encompasses a variety of sub-specialties, from critical care medicine to sleep clinical physiology. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great innovative minds of today, as experts offer up their thoughts around the keys to mastering this fine craft, which revolves around the big three organs the heart, lungs, and kidneys.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world s most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.

Chapters Include:

1. James Krinsley, M.D., Director of Critical Care, Stamford Hospital - "A Turn in the Road"

2. W. Michael Alberts, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Moffitt Cancer Center - "Exploring the Practice of Pulmonology"

3. David M. Rapoport, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine - "Developing a Treatment Plan in Pulmonology"