![]() ![]() Doctors didn’t wash their hands or their instruments, the surgical operating theatre was open to spectators, and post-operative infection was considered a good thing! Up until the mid-Victorian period, surgery was often tantamount to a death sentence. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing, Fitzharris’ book takes readers into the dark world of Victorian medical science. Not only will these books widen your perspective on the field of medicine, they’ll also help you become a better doctor.īook #1: The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine by Lindsey Fitzharris ![]() We’ve also included works that introduce you to some of the social and ethical complexities of medicine, too. This list includes everything from MCAT prep books to grisly-but educational!-books about the darker side of medical history. ![]() That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the seven books every pre-med student must read before they go to medical school. That’s true for becoming a doctor, too! As a pre-med student, books about medicine can help you prepare for medical school, but they can also introduce you to what it really means to care for your patients. One of the best ways to learn about your future career is to read about it. ![]()
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