Cheeseburger Pneumonia

Sociopaths, Cheeseburgers, and the 
'See One, Do One, Teach One' Terror: Brutal Surgical Training of the 70s and 80s
 
     Surgery Stories offers candid insights into Dr. Anthony Rizzo's experiences during his medical school and residency training in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as his later career as a military surgeon. Rather than recounting his entire life story, Dr. Rizzo focuses on the unsupervised, often harsh medical training he endured, sharing shocking anecdotes about medical erroi:.s, the challenges of working in a male-dominate environment, and the ethical dilemmas he face while treating patients. 
 
     The narrative begins with his very first surgery involving a bizarre rectal foreign object. It progresses to tackle complex cases and administrative conflicts, such as the requirement for mandatory open-chest cardiac massage during his residency. It also covers his service as an Air Force surgeon in locations like the Azores. 
 
     Throughout the text, a clear contrast is evident between past and present medical practices, and Dr. Rizzo emphasizes the profound lessons learned from these difficult experiences.