The Nocturnists
Leaving Surgery for Hollywood with Anthony Chin-Quee, MD
Nov 16, 2023
Television writer and former ENT surgeon Anthony Chin-Quee shares insights from his memoir 'I Can't Save You' and discusses his transition to television writing. He reflects on the power of storytelling, explores the influence of family on identity, and discusses the intersection of medical and non-medical stories.
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- 'I Can't Save You' offers a unique spin on physician memoirs, exploring topics like motivation for entering medicine, medical culture dysfunction, racism in medicine, and substance use.
- Anthony Chin-Kui successfully transitioned from clinical medicine to television writing, finding a new creative outlet and aspiring to create his own television show.
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Tony Chin-Kui's Memoir: A Playful and Honest Coming-of-Age Story
In the memoir 'I Can't Save You,' Tony Chin-Kui shares the ups and downs of his residency in ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) as well as his personal journey. Chin-Kui, a Harvard and Emory-educated physician, made the bold decision to leave clinical medicine and pursue a career as an artist. The book, described as playful, irreverent, and brutally honest, offers a unique spin on the genre of physician memoirs. Through his writing, Chin-Kui explores his family legacy and delves into topics such as motivation for entering medicine, medical culture dysfunction, racism in medicine, and substance use.
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