"Making the Cut" offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the challenges and victories that define a surgeon's life. Dr. Mohamed Khadra's candid storytelling immerses you in the high-stakes world of medicine, where every decision can alter a life. His personal anecdotes serve not only as thrilling accounts of his profession but also as thought-provoking reflections on the healthcare system's intricacies and the humanity at its core. Whether you're interested in the life of medical professionals or in the poignant interplay of life, death, and decision-making, this memoir will captivate and provide profound insights.

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In this compelling and beautifully written memoir, Mohamed Khadra recounts stories from his life as a surgeon, from the grueling years of training to the debilitating sleepless nights on call. He looks back at the doctors and patients who shaped his career; at the endless stream of humanity—courageous, pitiful, admirable, and dislikable—who passed under his knife; and at the shattered lives of doctors defeated by the stresses of the job. This dramatic account of a surgical life shows what happens when extraordinary events overtake everyday lives.

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