The Forest and the Trees
A realistic but humorous look at the workings of both bodies and hospitals, The Forest and the Trees is written for the enjoyment of medical professionals and the lay public alike. This story of Midlin's medical education covers the first six months of his internship, a period filled with role models, competitors, and nemeses. Midlin immerses himself in his new culture of memorization and repetition and soon feels master of every situation. Only in the surprising conclusion does he realize the shortcomings of his beloved approach to medicine, and readers will find this revealing view of our medical establishment as thought-provoking.