Girls in Med is dedicated to inspiring young girls to explore medical literature. Our aim is to foster connections and deepen understanding of careers in healthcare, encouraging the next generation of professionals in this vital field.
Led by our Book Club Coordinators, Kaili and Amelia
Meetings are held bi-weekly on Saturdays at 7 PM EST.
Book of the Month
March
The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly by Matt McCarthy
“It started with a banana peel.”
During his time in medical school, Matt McCarthy envisioned becoming a legendary doctor, capable of reaching even the most challenging of patients, but his confidence wavered when a critical case nearly ended in disaster on his first night on call. As he navigated the trials of hospital life, McCarthy discovered that despite his training, the reality of patient care was fraught with uncertainty, leading him to question how one truly learns to save lives amidst the unpredictable nature of the job.
April
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
“The more good things you look for, the more you find.“
After being diagnosed with prosopagnosia (face blindness), Sadie Montgomery navigates her artistic aspirations, familial conflicts, and romantic entanglements with two different men while grappling with her condition and the uncertainty it brings.