Prognosis: Poor is Dr. Southwick's debut book, a short memoir about the challenges of medical residency.

"I loved reading this book as it brought back memories of training that should be revisited if we are to improve medical education and the care of patients—and physicians. As healers we can't give what we don't have. Medicine must provide a healthy and caring environment for our doctors-in-training to thrive as healers and people. Thanks for the memories and the insight!

And I love her practical suggestions at the end on how she made it through with her marriage intact! ​A great feat."

Pamela Wible, M.D.

"It's just so well done and perfect."

 'I am in awe of the book and of Dr. Southwick.

​What a contribution to this world. Thank you for writing it.'

Vincent Chiu
Hospital Administrator

"This story of emotion and resilience resonated loudly and clearly."

'As a medical educator I'm interested in the students thought on the medical school experience- so I picked up prognosis poor looking for some insight and to hear about one students experiences with the process. What I got was a whole lot more!

This short but ambitious project of a book shows tremendous personal insight and thought on the experience of going through medical school.

Incredibly well written, once I started I couldn't put it down. This boom provides a new voice and view that has tremendous value. I highly recommend reading Prognosis Poor.'

Tyler Cymet, D.O.
Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins

"This book should be required reading for students."

'This book should be required reading for students, residents, health professionals and even made available to patients. We certainly expect the very best of our doctors and this book puts a personal touch behind one of the most important profession[s].' 

Janice
GoodReads

"I connected with Dr. Southwick's experiences on every level and more."

'...when the cost of our health as a result of our tireless work interferes with carrying out [the] promise...to protect the health of our patients...we must take a hard look at ourselves in the mirror as a medical community and address some serious problems with the current system. I obtained a lot of confidence from reading your book.'  
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Ali Afshar, M.D.

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