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Atul Gawande, Surgeon and medical writer

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The essays of Atul Gawande, a surgeon and a medical writer, focus on personal anecdotes and medical case studies that highlight the risks, confusions and complexities inherent in his discipline, and reveal doctors to be human being capable of achieving extraordinary achievements. His book 'Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science' was a finalist for the 2002 National Book Award.

Author: Exum, Kaitlen J.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2005
Surgeons, Gawande, Atul

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Jimmy Smits, Actor

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Jimmy Smits is a television actor famous for his roles in the serials L.A. Law, NYPD Blue and The Wet Wing. Smits began his career as an actor in off-Broadway plays but gained fame with TV soap L.A. Law and his success inspired his Hispanic community.

Author: Exum, Kaitlen J.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
Television actors and actresses, Television actors, Smits, Jimmy

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Atoosa Rubenstein, Editor in chief of Seventeen

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Atoosa Rubenstein was named the editor in chief of Seventeen, one of the most popular teen publications found in the market in the year 2003. She is described among the most ambitious and talented figures in magazine publishing.

Author: Exum, Kaitlen J.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2004
Periodical editors, Rubenstein, Atoosa

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Subjects list: United States, Biography, Personality profile
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