![]() ![]() Says the NY Times of the book’s ongoing appeal and impact, “What makes The House of God singularly compelling is its brutally honest portrayal of the absurd tragedies and occasional triumphs of hospital life the once-common abuse of young physicians by their superiors and the anger and frustration these interns directed at themselves and patients.” ![]() When The House of God was published in 1978, its searing autobiographical representation of life as a medical intern - written by psychiatrist Stephen Bergman under the pseudonym of Samuel Shem - was dismissed by many leading physicians as both scandalous and meritless. Whether you’re looking to improve your application or to enrich your perspective of living your life in the most meaningful way as a doctor, here’s a closer look at seven must-read books for future physicians. But these are far from the only things you need to know to succeed as a medical student. ![]() Sure, you’ll be reading plenty of books on anatomy, physiology, and organic chemistry during your time in medical school. ![]()
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