The 3 Books Every Resident Should Read Before Graduation | Cut & Tell
What if the most important lessons of residency aren't found in a textbook?
With graduation just days away, Liz shares the three pieces of writing that most shaped her understanding of medicine, residency, and life beyond training. From the realities of surgical culture and physician burnout to the hidden history of American healthcare and the power of personal agency, these recommendations offer a framework for understanding not just residency, but your place within the system.
In this episode, Liz discusses:
- Why Surgeon on the Edge by Frances Mei Hardin is the residency memoir she…
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