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Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue

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A groundbreaking and deeply personal memoir by a young doctor on the front lines of medicine at one of the most iconic hospitals in the world.

In Singular Intimacies, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider takes us inside the hallowed halls of Bellevue Hospital, where she trained as a young doctor. She paints a vivid portrait of the patients she encountered, from the homeless man with a heart condition to the addict struggling to get clean, and the staff who dedicated their lives to caring for them.

Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue

by Danielle Ofri

4.5 out of 5

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Ungerleider's writing is both compassionate and unflinching, as she explores the complex and often contradictory nature of medicine. She confronts the challenges of working in a system that is often overwhelmed and underfunded, and the moral dilemmas that doctors face every day.

But Singular Intimacies is more than just a memoir of a doctor's training. It is also a meditation on the nature of human connection. Ungerleider shows us how the most profound and intimate moments can occur in the most unexpected places, and how the act of caring for others can transform our own lives.

Singular Intimacies is a powerful and moving book that will change the way you think about medicine, healthcare, and the human condition.

Praise for Singular Intimacies

"A stunning debut that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Ungerleider is a gifted writer with a deep understanding of the human condition. Her insights into the lives of her patients and the challenges of working in a hospital are both heartbreaking and inspiring."—Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal

"A must-read for anyone interested in medicine, healthcare, or the human condition. Ungerleider's writing is both beautiful and unflinching, and her insights are profound."—Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Emperor of All Maladies

"A powerful and moving memoir that will change the way you think about medicine and the human condition."—NPR

"A stunning debut that will leave you thinking about the nature of human connection long after you finish reading it."—The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider is a physician and writer. She is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Bellevue Hospital. Ungerleider is currently a fellow in the New York University School of Medicine's Division of General Internal Medicine.

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Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue

by Danielle Ofri

4.5 out of 5