{"product_id":"the-missing-curriculum-tm-paperback","title":"The Missing Curriculum (TM) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOmar M. Lattouf\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a polished, retailer-ready description suitable for IngramSpark, Amazon, Barnes \u0026amp; Noble, and library catalogs. It is well under the 4,000-byte limit while remaining comprehensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the most important lessons in medicine were never taught in medical school?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhysicians spend years mastering anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical decision-making. Yet many enter practice unprepared for the realities that ultimately shape their careers: leadership, communication, healthcare economics, legal risk, financial literacy, negotiation, conflict management, systems thinking, organizational culture, burnout, and building a meaningful professional and personal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Missing Curriculum: Navigating the Realities of Modern Medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e fills these critical gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on more than three decades as an academic cardiac surgeon, healthcare executive, educator, scientist, and program builder, \u003cstrong\u003eOmar M. Lattouf, MD, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e provides practical guidance for navigating the complex world of modern medicine. Rather than focusing on clinical techniques, this book explores the knowledge, judgment, and leadership skills that distinguish outstanding physicians from merely competent clinicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book examines topics rarely addressed in formal medical education, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership and organizational excellence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthcare finance and economics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContracts and physician employment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal and regulatory issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality, patient safety, and risk management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthcare policy and systems thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional communication and negotiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareer planning and leadership development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancial literacy and personal stewardship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentorship, resilience, and avoiding burnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthics, governance, and professionalism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovation and creating lasting impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the book are \u003cstrong\u003eThe Missing Curriculum(TM)\u003c\/strong\u003e signature frameworks, designed to help physicians make wiser decisions, build stronger careers, and achieve long-term success while maintaining integrity and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in an engaging, practical style and illustrated with real-world examples, this book serves as both a career guide and leadership handbook for physicians at every stage-from medical students and residents to practicing clinicians, department leaders, and healthcare executives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a textbook, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Missing Curriculum\u003c\/strong\u003e is an invitation to think differently about what it means to succeed in medicine. It challenges physicians not merely to survive an increasingly complex healthcare environment, but to lead with competence, character, wisdom, and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are beginning your medical journey or leading a healthcare organization, this book provides the insights, frameworks, and practical tools needed to build an exceptional career-and an enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 498\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45547213979783,"sku":"9780998189345","price":32.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/7kUhvCkXRq9780998189345.webp?v=1786945827","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-missing-curriculum-tm-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}