Progress Notes, by Kate Campo

The making of a doctor is not for the faint of heart.

Brand-new and full of uncertainty, Grace steps into the hospital on her first day as a family medicine intern, where the air is thick with urgency, and the stakes are impossibly high. From the hushed tension of the delivery room to the relentless intensity of the critical care unit, she is thrust into a world that demands both technical precision and unshakable resolve.

Through grueling shifts and sleepless nights, Grace navigates the sharp learning curve of medical training—making life-and-death decisions, confronting the stark humanity of her patients, and earning the respect of seasoned mentors and skeptical peers. As she battles exhaustion, self-doubt, and the weight of responsibility, she discovers that medicine is as much about instinct and empathy as it is about science.

With moments of triumph, heartbreak, and unexpected humor, Progress Notes offers an unfiltered look at the realities of becoming a physician. Written for anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to survive the rigors of medical training, this gripping novel reveals the resilience, sacrifice, and courage behind the white coat.