The Making of a Surgeon: A Midwestern Chronicle is a memoir written by Ernest V. Smith. The book chronicles Smith's journey from a small-town boy in the Midwest to becoming a successful surgeon. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes Smith's childhood and his decision to become a doctor. The second part focuses on his medical education and training.Smith grew up in a small town in the Midwest. His father was a doctor, and Smith was inspired by his father's work. Smith decided to become a doctor when he was only 10 years old. He worked hard in school and eventually got accepted into medical school.The second part of the book describes Smith's medical education and training. Smith attended medical school at the University of Michigan. He then completed his residency at a hospital in Chicago. The book describes the challenges that Smith faced during his training, including long hours and difficult patients.Throughout the book, Smith reflects on the role that his family and mentors played in his journey to becoming a surgeon. He also discusses the changes that have occurred in the medical field over the years.Overall, The Making of a Surgeon: A Midwestern Chronicle is a fascinating memoir that provides insight into the life of a surgeon. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medicine or the medical profession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.