Another very good read-looking forward to the next in the series.

I've read the author's first book in the series. Starting this and glancing through the chapter titles, it looked like a great read, with plenty of variety-he's going to be working in lots of different medical specialties eg Obstetrics, Opthalmology, Family Practice, General Surgery, Radiology, Rural Medicine etc.

This follows on from Book 1, where he's just graduated from medical school. Now he's qualified, he needs to get the experiences as a doctor, through residency. This book covers that; residency in a variety of medical fields.

This was a very good, easy read, and I finished it in just a couple of days. Witty, poking a bit of fun at himself, a nice style. Good comedy- without being overdone or rude.

Glad to see there are more books to come, and I will be reading them.

I blitzed through this book over the weekend as I just could not get enough. Light and witty I enjoyed every second. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

I had read Playing Doctor Part 1 and was excited to get an early copy of part 2. I love John's perspective and his honesty as he describes his experiences during residency. It is so interesting to learn about the different rotations, especially the hours and how they are treated. I don't know how these doctors survive on so little sleep! I love that John shares the highs and lows and how he got by during the difficult months. The variety of what they learn seems so overwhelming. I appreciate that he puts in the personal stories, from the difficult OB cases to the comatose patients in the ICU. Family practice touches so many patient populations. Can't wait for the next installment!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed Medical School, which was part one so I was excited to continue with part two. The author's sense of humor and self deprecating humor make this a fun book to read. He really tells the Residency experience well, as he did in Medical School. It's amazing what these doctors in training have to go through and a wonder that so many people accomplish the whole process without giving up entirely.
I'm looking forward to Part Three!

A fun, uncomplicated memoir of the doctor's memories of residency. I didn't read his first book, but don't think it should impact much on this story.
Amidst the funny stories are also stories that make one pause to consider.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this book

I loved this book. Many of the anecdotes are humorous and a couple are laugh-out-loud funny. The pacing is great and once I started the book, I couldn’t put it down. The book is a great stand-alone, as I hadn’t read the first book of the series, but I don’t feel that I lost any enjoyment of the second book because of it. I loved the use of sarcasm and humor, not because it was funny, but because I found it an excellent way of better understanding Dr. Lawrence. I also found the book highly informative. Indeed, based on the book, I would trust Dr. Lawrence with my life and would love to have coffee or beer with him. I look forward to reading about more of Dr. Lawrence’s adventures. Thank you to Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for the advance reader copy.

very funny and yet also very sad. We follow the second year for John as a resident in his various departments. We see how easy it is for a life of an unborn baby to be lost as well as how actually getting a few hours off in a week makes the week seem like a good one. The pressure doctors are under as they train is horrendous and John Lawrence makes the job seem mostly worthwhile whilst also making us laugh and groan as the reality sets in. The fight to do a good job is all clear - the highlight is obviously Winston the dog. The highlight is always a dog!!

I did not realize that this was a book about the American health system until I started to read it. Being British, there is no discussion of paying for health care and the referral system is different. However some things remain unchanged, the dark humour amongst staff, to some extent the hierarchy and the refusals of some patients to take responsibilities for the outcomes of their health choices. I don't get that an intern has to write notes for a patient they have never even seen ....
I liked John,his attitude to health care and it comes over in the book that he obviously cares about his patients. The book is written lightheartedly but with underlying messages. Some of the political statements pass me by, being unfamiliar with the US health care system. The lack of sleep for a junior doctor is sadly familiar .
All in all, I enjoyed this read . Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC
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This is book number 2 of what appears to be at least a trilogy of the authors time going through medical school and residency. The first 70% of this book covers the author's first year in residency or may commonly known as an intern and covers usually what amounts a month at a time in various medical fields to give him a well round education to practice family medicine. This will cover various patients that he encountered and task or experiences that place in the medical field. Some of these stories are on the sad side but overall this is a good read and I definitely will be back for book number 3 along with wanting to find out if he continues to be a bad bike rider, how he continues to deal with the overwhelming hours and fatigue. Just a not you do not have to read the first book to read this one but in my opinion you get a better overall view of the author's story. Thank you to Netgalley and BookGoSocial for an ARC for a fair and honest review.

This is the first book I have read in the series, never having the chance to read part one - but it was easy to get into, and quite a light and amusing read. It will make you understand more about what it's like to be a doctor, so a good read for anyone interested in true medical stories, or anyone thinking of joining the medical profession.

Great read! Really enjoyed it and actually felt like I was in residency while reading the book. Preferred part two over part one.

I received a copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I requested this without realizing it was book 2. I downloaded book 2 and after finishing it, picked this one up.

I love books that give the inside look at different professions, especially when they can inject some humour into it to keep it from being too technical and boring. This was informative and fun, making it one of my favourite non-fiction books in a while. I also had no idea how hard it was to complete medical school and residency. I appreciate doctors that much more.

I hope he writes another book!

A big fan of this type of book so it took me no time at all to finish this over the weekend highly recommended for any fans of this genre it was a really great read

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The follow-up book tracing Dr. John Lawrence's medical training and how the trainees survive. Told with a lot of humor, humility, and compassion, Dr. Lawrence allows us to see what goes on while ordinary people are becoming doctors. Without all of the medical terms that would be difficult to pronounce, Dr. Lawrence tells us in the language he uses to inform his patients what's going on with their lives and their health.

Playing Doctor: Part Two: Residency is a medical memoir full of laugh-out-loud tales, born from chaotic, disjointed, and frightening nights on hospital wards during John Lawrence’s medical training. Brilliantly written, that kept me hooked from the first page. At times I just couldn’t read quick enough to find out what was going to happen next.

I loved Playing Doctor, Part 2 by John Lawrence! I love a good memoir, especially one that gives me a glimpse into a world I don't know very well, and in this case it was the world of resident doctors. Lawrence's witty descriptions of many aspects of the challenges he faced as a new resident are both hilarious and eye opening as he gives you an inside view of what it is like to work in a hospital. I enjoyed learning about all of the things that drive doctors crazy, such as just not getting to the point of why you are in the appointment, as well as the amount of training and education it takes to be able to be proficient in the art of medicine. I did not read the first part of this story, and despite almost putting it down to get the first copy first, I eventually found that it seemed fairly easy to follow even though I missed his whole medical school memoir. That being said, if you haven't read either, I would probably start with book one, and I intend to go get a copy of that one soon, but reading them out of order isn't out of the question as Lawrence gives lots of details to fill you in one what you might have missed, as needed. Overall, this is a really funny and interesting memoir that gives readers a chance to peek into the medical world with all of the fun and lack of stress that we non medical professionals are able to enjoy on a regular basis. I so appreciate Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this delightful book and can't wait to get started on part 1!

Having read part 1 I was really looking forward to this. It did not disappoint me. Well worth reading

I haven't read the first book in this series, but I didn't find that if mattered much with this book. It was incredibly interesting to read, even though it might have left me feeling a bit more self conscious when I next go to the doctors! It has a decent balance of humour and seriousness. John Lawrence is a good writer and I look forward to reading the next in the series!

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was a brilliant read. I just loved the authors humours style from the very start. It had me in stitches so many times. It was such a fascinating insight into what it is like for doctors learning and testing out there knowledge and new found skills. I haven't read the first book in his life but I didn't need to, to fully enjoy this brilliant book. You could easily read it as a standalone book. However the authors brilliant writing style you are going to want to read them all.

The author has obviously lived a brilliant life both in and out of the hospital and he gets this across with such ease through his words. The flow of the book was brilliant. This lead to me being engrossed in this book from the very start and I just had to read the whole book in one go. I just couldn't put this page turning autobiography down. I especially loved the story where one of his friends while out drinking fell and got a deep cut that the author was determined to sort out himself and everyone banned the author from going to the hospital with him. Also the time there was an accident while on holiday in Spain. They were just fantastic stories. 

I really do recommend reading this very interesting and funny book to all those who really want to learn what it is really like to become a doctor. Also for all those fans of TV shows like ER. The third book will be out this month 25/8/22 and I am excited to read it. So keep your eyes peeled for that one.

Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishers for writing such a fascinating and highly entertaining insight into the lives of doctors in there residency year.
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I really enjoy books that take readers behind the scenes of interesting professions. The author describes his interesting work days in detail. I felt like I was a fly on the wall during his daily rounds at the hospital. I have to admit though, after reading, I'd be a bit nervous about a first year resident treating me at a teaching hospital! You'll have to read the book to see why. I recommend Playing Doctor: Part Two and look forward to part 3.

I am a library associate and received and advance copy from #NetGalley.

So his training continues and he not only works 12 hour shifts but also becomes an actor, and runs races. This man has too much adrenaline and looks for the highs from athleticism clearly. OK. Maybe not, but still. He says he wants to be a family doctor because there is less stress but gives himself more with all that he is involved in!

I am not sure that admire him, as he makes me tired just reading about everything he does....
A well written and well crafted autobiography, honest about the failures and successes in medicine and the cost, not only financial but also emotional of illness on families. The children in ER are always sad to read about especially the babies.

Life is becoming real for him.

Dr. Lawrence uses the perfect voice to portray his journey through residency, and comes across incredibly authentic as he shares his story. He also portrays a sense of humor that aligns very closely with myself and my friends in residency. Which frankly makes sense to me; they say that the only way to make it through with your sanity intact is with humor. However, I believe that everyone will be able to laugh at Dr. Lawrence’s jokes and humorous experiences during his time in school.

As a PGY3, it was very easy for me to relate to many of the stories and experiences portrayed in this book. I laughed many times at the realization that not much has changed in medical education from when Dr. Lawrence was a resident. However, I must say that I cannot relate to starting medical school following a traumatic brain injury. Medical school has been the most difficult thing I have ever done, and that was with my memory completely intact. And so I am frankly in awe of what Dr. Lawrence was able to accomplish. But I digress: the stories are also written in a way that everyone can enjoy, regardless of their background. This book is a great, quick read that gives a great insight into the journey that students go through to become physicians.