Blue Collar, Blue Scrubs: The Making of a Surgeon (edit title)

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Liked It Rated 4 stars “This was lots of fun for me to read since I know the author, a medical school classmate of my brother who is included, under an assumed name, in the book. Collins entered medical school after a college education in the humanities and working a few years in construction. He includes several...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  “Loved it! It's funny, heart-warming, inspirational, and idealistic. I highly recommend.”

  Trena P wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “This was lots of fun for me to read since I know the author, a medical school classmate of my brother who is included, under an assumed name, in the book. Collins entered medical school after a college education in the humanities and working a few years in construction. He includes several reflections on what was left out of a medical school curriculum focused almost exclusively on the science of the body rather than philosophical and ethical considerations. As the daughter and sister of surgeons and the mother of a student in osteopathic medical school, I find the differences between Collins' experience and my son's to be interesting. ”

  Mary Clare O wrote this review Sunday, November 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “A true life story, this book describes the young adult life of the author, from his days after a couple years of college, when he worked construction as a laborer, to his thoughts for his future. Despite many odds, he essentially bruted his way through the basic science courses required to take the med school entrance exam. Upon barely passing this exam, required for entrance into all US medical schools, he he pressed his case with the Loyola School of Medicine, and convinced them to take a chance on him. He graduated and went on to complete his internship and residency to become what he is today, a practicing physician.”

  Gene W wrote this review Tuesday, June 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No