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Introduction

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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND: These words, with their easy-to-understand definitions, will increase readers’ understanding of the text while building vocabulary skills. SIDEBARS: This boxed material within the main text allows readers to build knowledge, gain insights, explore possibilities, and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS: Readers can view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS: These questions send the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. RESEARCH PROJECTS: Readers are pointed toward areas of further inquiry connected to each chapter. Suggestions are provided for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Chapter 1: Careers in Medicine 10 Rosalyn Yalow: Understanding Radioisotopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Chapter 2: Terms of the Trade 26 Antonia Novello: First Woman Surgeon General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Chapter 3: Educational Training and Salaries 38 Margaret Chan: Protecting the Health of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Chapter 4: Exploring Careers in Medicine 56 Marcella Fierro: Medical Pathologist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Chapter 5: The Future of Medicine and Careers 76 Lori Alvord: Navajo Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Further Reading and Internet Resources 90 Educational Video Links 91 Index 92 Photo Credits 95 Author and Consultant Biographies 96 Key Icons to Look For