Publisher's Synopsis
From the authentic Alaskan bush to the steamy villages of Africa and on to the urban American hospital campuses, Jessica takes you along on her journey through the second year of life as a physician assistant student. While colorfully recounting her experiences, she provides an honest glimpse into the various challenges that confront a novice healthcare provider. She expounds on the emotions and frustrations involved in being a medical student while also weaving tales of both the humorous and tragic patient encounters during her medical rotations. Although this book is a must-read for any person contemplating or already in a medical school program, both medical and non-medical audiences alike will appreciate this entertaining narrative of life as a medical practitioner.