Gastroenterology for Kids: A Fun Picture Book About the Gastrointestinal System for Children (Gift for Kids, Teachers, and Medical Students) (Medical School for Kids)

Book Synopsis: The perfect book for your young future doctor!Written by physicians, Gastroenterology for Kidsis a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the organs that help you digest food: the gastrointestinal tract! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the digestive system. This can be a learning resource for kids, white elephant gift adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in gastroenterology to our next generation of doctors.In this book, you will learn about...Where food goes after we eat itThe roles of organs in the digestive systemCommon gastrointestinal diseases such as celiac disease and gastroenteritisDiagnostic tests such as colonoscopiesThe importance of eating a healthy diet... and more!About the AuthorsBetty Nguyen was born in California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. She received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UCLA, where she received a full-ride Gates Millennium Scholarship. She also received a full-tuition scholarship to attend medical school at UC Riverside. Outside of work, she is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing, cycling, and walking her two dogs in her free time.Brandon Pham was born and raised in California. He received a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA, where he was a national Goldwater Scholar. He graduated from Stanford Medical School and is currently completing his residency in ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. He is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and distance running.Timothy Jenkins was born in Louisiana and grew up in Tennessee. He received his MD from Harvard and completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Currently, he is the area medical director and chief of staff for the Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino County Service Area in California. In his free time, he enjoys distance running, biking, swimming, and hiking.Medical School for Kids: It’s never too early to learn.