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Medical Training in Mexican Hospitals: A Medical Anthropology Perspective

Jonathan Franzen

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Published in Becoming Gods: Medical Training In Mexican Hospitals (Medical Anthropology)

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This book provides a unique insider's view of medical training in Mexican hospitals, offering a critical analysis of the social, cultural, and political factors that shape the experiences of medical students and residents. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in two major Mexican hospitals, the author explores the hidden curriculum of medical training, the role of gender and class in shaping medical practice, and the challenges of providing quality healthcare in a resource-constrained setting.

The book begins by introducing the reader to the Mexican healthcare system and the history of medical education in Mexico. The author then provides a detailed account of the medical school curriculum, the residency training program, and the daily lives of medical students and residents. She examines the ways in which social and cultural factors, such as gender, class, and ethnicity, shape the experiences of medical trainees and influence their professional development.

Becoming Gods: Medical Training in Mexican Hospitals (Medical Anthropology)

by Vania Smith-Oka

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The author also explores the challenges of providing quality healthcare in a resource-constrained setting. She examines the ways in which the Mexican government's austerity policies have impacted the quality of medical care and the working conditions of healthcare providers. She also discusses the role of private healthcare providers in the Mexican healthcare system and the ways in which they contribute to health inequalities.

This book is a valuable resource for medical students, residents, physicians, and anyone interested in the social and cultural dimensions of healthcare. It provides a unique insider's view of medical training in Mexico and offers a critical analysis of the social, cultural, and political factors that shape the experiences of medical trainees and influence the quality of healthcare.

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"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the social and cultural dimensions of healthcare. It provides a unique insider's view of medical training in Mexico and offers a critical analysis of the factors that shape the experiences of medical trainees and influence the quality of healthcare."

- Dr. Carlos Castillo-Salgado, Professor of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico

"This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on medical education and medical anthropology. It provides a rich and nuanced account of the challenges and opportunities of medical training in Mexico, and it offers important insights into the social and cultural factors that shape the experiences of medical trainees and influence the quality of healthcare."

- Dr. Lisa Cosgrove, Professor of Medical Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley