Hot Lights, Cold Steel
Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon's First Years
Michael J. Collins
The memoir chronicles the grueling journey and personal growth of an orthopedic surgery resident, detailing the intense pressures, emotional highs and lows, and the life-and-death decisions faced during his training at the Mayo Clinic. It provides an intimate look at the realities of surgical residency, from the exhaustion and exhilaration to the profound impact on patients' lives.
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