The New Edition of the popular \'Red Book\' provides medical and pre-medical students with the information they need to select the specialties and practice settings that will best suit their interests, abilities, and personalities. Self-assessment questionnaires help them to pinpoint their talents, goals, and temperaments. \'Summary Physician Profiles\' for every specialty and sub-specialty approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties let students compare their responses to those reported by practicing clinicians. Readers will also find • handy timetables for planning applications • tables on residency competitiveness • changing specialties during and after residency • websites for major specialty associations • and many more sources for additional information.