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Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training by Adam Stern
2 reviews
daralexandria's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Death, Eating disorder, Medical content, Medical trauma, Chronic illness, Cancer, and Suicidal thoughts
rachrreads's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I received an eARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training is Dr. Adam Stern’s memoir about his residency at Harvard. Coming from a family where his father is a doctor, Adam always knew that was his path in life. While he did not get into a prestigious medical school, he was picked for one of the most elite medical programs in the country for residency. Dr. Stern struggles with feeling as if he does not belong, especially since all of his classmates came from the Ivy League and other elite medical schools. What if I’m a fluke?
Through his four year residency, Stern learns a lot of important lessons while trying to prove to himself he is not an imposter. The story focuses on the real problems Adam and each of his fellow residents face while on the road to becoming doctors.
While Adam focuses on the emotional side of things and the problems faced, there is a ton of stories in here too. From dealing with patients who were forcefully committed, to those in the Emergency Room, and eventually those seeking outpatient care— this book has it all. Not only does this focus on his experiences at the hospital, but there’s a sprinkle of his love life throughout the story.
I found this book to be very intriguing and I loved how the medical jargon was explained easily for one to follow. I tended to skip over some prescription names, but overall I was never confused as to what was going on. The story focuses on Dr. Stern’s experiences and how he dealt with them, which I found fascinating. He faces real issues and I love how he was even willing to talk about the stigma of Psychiatrists seeking therapy of their own when needed. Adam goes through some tough times, but along the way he finds love— not only with another person, but with his career.
I would definitely recommend this book to someone who likes medical drama shows, who wants to learn more about the experience of medical residency, or who just wants a well told story!
Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training is Dr. Adam Stern’s memoir about his residency at Harvard. Coming from a family where his father is a doctor, Adam always knew that was his path in life. While he did not get into a prestigious medical school, he was picked for one of the most elite medical programs in the country for residency. Dr. Stern struggles with feeling as if he does not belong, especially since all of his classmates came from the Ivy League and other elite medical schools. What if I’m a fluke?
Through his four year residency, Stern learns a lot of important lessons while trying to prove to himself he is not an imposter. The story focuses on the real problems Adam and each of his fellow residents face while on the road to becoming doctors.
While Adam focuses on the emotional side of things and the problems faced, there is a ton of stories in here too. From dealing with patients who were forcefully committed, to those in the Emergency Room, and eventually those seeking outpatient care— this book has it all. Not only does this focus on his experiences at the hospital, but there’s a sprinkle of his love life throughout the story.
I found this book to be very intriguing and I loved how the medical jargon was explained easily for one to follow. I tended to skip over some prescription names, but overall I was never confused as to what was going on. The story focuses on Dr. Stern’s experiences and how he dealt with them, which I found fascinating. He faces real issues and I love how he was even willing to talk about the stigma of Psychiatrists seeking therapy of their own when needed. Adam goes through some tough times, but along the way he finds love— not only with another person, but with his career.
I would definitely recommend this book to someone who likes medical drama shows, who wants to learn more about the experience of medical residency, or who just wants a well told story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Medical content, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Eating disorder, and Mental illness
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
Minor: Alcohol
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