Scrubbed: A heart surgeon's extraordinary memoir of life, death and everything in between

Dr Nikki Stamp's memoir, Scrubbed, is a revealing and compelling account of her life as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Australia. It explores the challenges she faced, including sexism, egos, bullying, and bureaucratic mismanagement, and the sacrifices she made to succeed in one of the toughest and most competitive fields of surgery.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Scrubbed: The Revealing, Compelling Memoir of One of Australia's Foremost Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Dr. Nikki Stamp's raw, honest, and compelling memoir delves into her life as one of Australia's leading cardiothoracic surgeons. A life lived at the very edge of modern medicine, where heart surgeons walk the thinnest of lines between life and death, and yet where the greatest challenge can be the medical system itself.

From a young age, Nikki Stamp had a deep passion for medicine, seeing it as a calling rather than a career. Her love for her vocation only grew as a medical student, and as a young registrar going through training rotations, she fell completely and utterly for the hugely demanding specialty of cardiothoracic surgery. However, alongside the excitement and enormous challenges of trying to make it in one of the toughest and most competitive fields of surgery came warning signs. Even in the operating theatre, where she felt most alive, she battled with sexism, enormous egos, and at times outright bullying.

Within the hospital system she lived with, she faced inhuman hours, chronic sleep deprivation, and bureaucratic mismanagement that had a profoundly damaging effect on her life outside of work. From the drama of the operating theatre, filled with both triumph and tragedy, to the brutal realities of surgical training and the sacrifices needed to make it to the top, to entrenched misogyny and the grinding nature of hospital politics, Scrubbed is one of the most revealing books yet written about the real life and experiences of a surgeon.

Dr. Stamp's memoir is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who choose to pursue a career in medicine. It sheds light on the challenges and struggles faced by surgeons, both in the operating theatre and beyond. It also highlights the need for change in the medical system to better support and protect its workers.

Scrubbed is a must-read for anyone interested in medicine, healthcare, or the human experience. It is a powerful and inspiring story that will leave readers feeling grateful for the dedicated healthcare professionals who risk their lives to save others.

Weight: 424g
Dimension: 153 x 235 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781760879419