Publisher's Synopsis
This book, pseudonymously authored, relates the true story of one resident's training to become a family practitioner. From tears of pain and sadness to tears of laughter, joy and triumph, the narrative exposes the reader to the painful and sometimes humorous trials and tribulations of contemporary medical training in the United States. Taken from actual patient encounters and true-life experiences, these dramatic stories allow the reader to witness, and perhaps begin to understand, the struggles involved in training to be a family physician. The book begins with the competitive and stressful residency match, follows through to experiences with memorable patients, and ends with the final job selection process. In the Foreword, Robert E. Rakel, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, writes, "This book is a well-written and spellbinding account of his experiences as a family practice resident. Once started, I could not put it down….It colorfully describes the joy and excitement of residency training. I recommend it not only to medical students, regardless of their intended specialty, but to all physicians who will enjoy this entertaining documentation of the rite of passage to becoming a physician."
"Sections of the book might be used for family medicine interest groups comprised of medical students….Family physicians already in practice or in teaching can also relate very easily to this book.." - Alan K. David, M.D., Professor and Director, Department of Family Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
