Hot Lights, Cold Steel
Life, Death and Sleepless Nights in a Surgeon's First Years
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When Michael Collins decided to become a surgeon, he was totally unprepared for the chaotic life of a resident at a major hospital. A natural overachiever, Collins' success in college and medical school led to a surgical residency at one of the most respected medical centers in the world, the famed Mayo Clinic. But compared to his fellow residents, Collins felt inadequate and unprepared. All too soon the euphoria of beginning his career as an orthopedic resident gave way to the feeling he was a counterfeit, an imposter who had infiltrated a society of brilliant surgeons.
This story of Collins' four-year surgical residency traces his rise from an eager but clueless first-year resident to accomplished chief resident in his final year. With unparalleled humor he recounts the disparity between people's perceptions of a doctor's glamorous life and the real thing: a succession of run-down cars that are towed to the junkyard, long weekends moonlighting at rural hospitals, a family that grows larger every year, and a laughable income.
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- Mnd
- 22-03-21
Absolutely hilarious and insightful. Very honest
Loved this book, his Irish humour is brilliant and he's very honest throughout. Gives great insight into this world. Like others have said, I wish he had written about the next chapters of his life.
Excellent read.
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- Jon Lees
- 19-04-23
Highly Recommended
Loved this audiobook. Funny, thought provoking, at times harrowing, never a dull moment. The book shows just how hard Doctors work to achieve their dreams
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- T. MOORE
- 03-06-17
I really enjoyed this book
It kept my attention throughout, it was to do with the medical world, topic I enjoy.
Recommend for those who also enjoy medical storylines, factual or otherwise.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-11-23
10/10 loved every second of this audi book
couldn't stop listening gutted it's finished 😢 time to go and look for the next book to help me escape from work
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- Robert
- 18-03-17
Excellent blend of cold medical reality and hot humor!
Very interesting excellently written book that is understandable by both medical and non-medical audience. Great humor. Harsh medical reality. Great performance of the narrator. One of the best audiobooks I've listened to. Highly recommend. Reminds me of my residency times.
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- Nobbby
- 20-06-17
A great tale of residency.
I absolutely loved this book. To be honest I didn't want it to end.
I wish there was a follow up that covered his years after residency.
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- Jackie
- 14-04-23
Brilliant read....
...given the choice, I know who my surgeon would be!! Look forward to reading more as the years passed...hint hint.....excellent eye opener....
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- Dawn Sharp
- 23-03-24
Hot lights cold steel
Loved every minute of this book. Highly recommend it. Well narrated from start to finish.
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- Liz
- 10-02-20
An enjoyable and insightful experience.
I found this book a really good, honest read, it shows the reality of the transition from a university graduate in medicine along the path to a qualified orthopaedic surgeon. The insight into the financial struggles, the shock of others outside the profession who believed that the letters MD after the authors name meant a large amount of wealth and seeing hundreds of beautiful women naked was far from reality (read the book to understand that comment!) The reality of making decisions that would affect the patients life forever, the long hours, poor pay all showed that being an MD was only one step to fulfilling the reality of being the orthopaedic surgeon.
The book has a good balance of the poignancy, humour, sorrow and the day to day stresses of working and studying as a junior doctor. The love and support he has from Patsy (his wife) is beautiful. I would recommend this book as it is not patronising, giving a real impression the author's life during that time and how it pop prepared him for his life moving forward.
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- Ant0nia
- 16-05-24
Enjoyed this book
Brilliant book, well written, interesting, informative. It seems to be very honest. An eye opener to the sacrifices medical students have to endure. Thank you to the MD who took the time to write it.
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