Grace Farris, a physician and illustrator, has released a graphic memoir titled "See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor." Published by W. W. Norton & Company, the book uses illustrations and narrative to document the stages of medical training, including preclinical studies, clinical clerkships, residency, and fellowship.
The memoir details several challenges associated with medical education, including the acquisition of over 10,000 new vocabulary words in a single year, the management of student loan debt, and the experience of "impostor syndrome." Farris also describes personal milestones, such as her decision-making process regarding medical specializations and the birth of her first child at the hospital where she practiced.
Farris utilizes visual metaphors and diagrams to explain medical concepts and the professional structure of healthcare. The book includes a full-page map of the path to becoming an attending physician and explores the transition from being a student to a professional provider. Farris currently maintains a dual career as a doctor and an artist.