Whether you’re looking for a little insight or a little inspiration regarding your chosen profession, you’ve reached the right place! We’ve curated a list of must read books for aspiring medical practitioners to have an understanding of the complexities in their chosen career. Delve into these books this Summer to unravel all the intricacies of your profession!
The Intern Blues, by Robert Marion
(For all the medical students)
3 interns- Andy, Mark, and Amy chronicle their real-life experiences in treating newborns and sick children infected with AIDS. The book is a detailed account of their evolution from anxious medical students into competent physicians. They talk about the initial apprehension and uncertainty about their profession, their constant fatigue and the disruption of their personal lives. It provides a precise portrayal of an internship from the eyes of interns themselves, which is extremely helpful for all the aspiring doctors out there!
More than a mouthful- Adventures of a Dentist, by Sandesh Mayekar
(This one’s in relevance to all the dental students)
A cricketer who got the gap in his front teeth filled for a photo shoot, or a lady who got her gums lightened for a beauty contest, everyone of us desires to have that perfect set of pearly whites, don’t we? Dr Sandesh Mayekar in his book takes us through the travails that go behind having those healthy teeth. He also talks about all the trials and tribulations he underwent to lay the foundation of Aesthetic Dentistry in India. A book that encompasses his journey as a dentist laced with humor and wit, it is a recommended read for every dental student.
The New Pharmacist, by Erin Albert
(will interest the pharmacy students)
Erin Albert, a clinical pharmacist recounts her journey from a student to a newly licensed pharmacist. A guidebook for a rookie pharmacist, she gives her valuable word of advice to manage your career, 0-10 years into the field. This book is a crucial read not just for students and budding pharmacists, but also for the working professionals. It gives each one of them something to ponder over, students in terms of their new phase, and pharmacists regarding their career development.
I wasn’t strong like this when I started out, by Lee Gutkind
(Something to engross the nursing students)
An anthology of diverse narratives by nurses at various levels in their career, their tales reflect on what helps them sail across this demanding profession.
From dealing with the fears of a newly trained nurse, to the enlightening accounts of experienced nurses. A peek into their journey tells us that what binds all these tales together is nothing but the passion for their profession.
Healing your life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda, by Marc Halpern
(Ayurveda students, you will love this one)
Dr. Marc Halpern takes you on his personal healing journey while also providing lessons for everyone to heal the Ayurvedic way. Reach your complete potential-physically, emotionally and spiritually with the help of this book. By reading Dr Halpern’s account of how he has incorporated Ayurveda in his life, it also helps us reflect on our life, which is what makes it engaging and stand out.
Have you read any of these? What are you waiting for? Go grab one of these and keep that fire burning! Let them be your source of inspiration for your potential future in the field of medicine. If you have any more books we can add on to the list, leave it in the comments below. We would love to know!
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