Fascinating book of stories from Dr. Nance's experience of training to become one of the few female orthopedic surgeons in the country. Quick and easy read full of interesting anecdotes bringing us behind the curtain into the world of a medical intern/resident/fellow/attending. The author has a clear and conversational writing style, and the book is perfect for outsiders to the medical world, since she doesn't use much industry jargon or hyper-scientific terminology. I appreciated her awareness of unconscious bias and the unfairness of the healthcare system in America.

Paging fans of The Pitt, ER, Dr. House, and Grey’s Anatomy! Report to the OR, STAT!

Erin Nance, MD, (or @littlemissdiagnosed on TikTok) shares the story of what inspired her to become an orthopedic surgeon, her catastrophic first day of residency, and meaningful experiences that got her where she is today.

What would you do if on the first day of the rest of your life (in Erin’s case, a high stakes surgical residency), a life altering phone call came in? That day shaped Erin’s career, and the compassion in her practice, forever.

If you’re a medical nerd like me (I’m a nurse), or you are a fan of medical dramas, check out the real life story of Dr. Erin Nance, a badass orthopedic surgeon, who broke barriers while fixing broken bones!

I really enjoyed this book! It had a lot of interesting information. I enjoy watching the authors videos. Unfortunately, a lot of the content is also in her videos. I still highly recommend this book!

This book was amazing and gives me hope for a future of doctors who lead with compassion. Dr. Nance had me captivated through her stories.

I enjoyed learning more about Dr. Erin Nance's life as a young female orthopedic surgeon in a field still dominated by men. I learned about a lot about her as a doctor as well as the field of orthopedic surgery. However and this I blame on the publisher not everything medical has to be compared to Grey's Anatomy.

First of all, thanks to Dey Street Books and NetGalley for this arc.

I always find it hard to give memoirs a star rating because they are so subjective. But I really enjoyed this one, I think especially because I am a woman working in healthcare! She tells different stories from her career as a surgeon of how she was treated differently for being a woman in “big boys world.”

I've read many books on this subject and this book goes to the top of my list as one of my favorites. Told in a manner that is comprehensible for everyone and so empowering for women. You'll feel like you're just sitting down with a good cup of coffee and croissant and just having a great conversation with her about her life and experiences. A solid 4.5 stars! Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a fun book to read, In fact, it was so easy to read, I read it in a day and didn't lose a bit of interest in it. Anyone who thinks doctors live a glamorous life should read this book.

I find it hard to rate memoirs at it is an individual's lived experience. I found this one enjoyable, but as a healthcare worker it was definitely written for those not in healthcare and many aspects of healthcare were over explained for those of us living it.

How does a good doctor become a great one? Read Little Miss Diagnosed and you’ll find out. In this beautifully written collection of essays, hand surgeon Dr. Erin Nance details events from her childhood to her orthopedic internship and residency. That internship begins on the same day her brother Kevin is paralyzed in a diving accident. Friends, family and fellow doctors help her through those long days and soon she’s in the middle of a demanding residency. Each chapter is a complete case Erin has managed. When an older woman with unexplained pain is diagnosed with a life threatening condition, Erin manages to have her daughter with her as she is wheeled into surgery. On a holiday weekend. A teenage boy with a complicated open fracture must wait while for a surgeon while the two on call pursue other interests. Here Erin asserts herself and screams and swears at a surgeon who then quickly comes in to operate. The more she learns as a surgeon, the more Erin must deal with sexism, misogyny and prejudice. Females are not expected to become pregnant and, when they do, they are often sidelined by their superiors. Infertility is high among women surgeons. Erin Nance finds her voice in Little Miss Diagnosed and I like what she is saying. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Day Street Books and Dr. Erin Nance for this ARC.

I love this memoir and I wish it was longer. I hope she writes another book. My fiance is in his final year of medical school, so I could definitely relate to this book. I also really appreciated how she broke down all of the training that becoming a doctor encompasses.

I loved this memoir! I had seen Dr Nance on IG in her distinctive UVa scrub hat discussing medical issues. I’ve always been fascinated by medicine, and she takes us in the world of training to become an orthopedic surgeon. A specialty that very few women practice. From dealing with the misogyny of the old boy network inherent in orthopedics, to working around a health care system that is stacked against the poor an uninsured, she takes us behind the scenes of prestigious hospitals in New York City. Recommended for public libraries.

I enjoy reading about the medical profession and Little Miss Diagnosed gave me a good glimpse into the medical field.

I loved this memoir from Dr. Erin Nance. The essays on her experiences through medical training were enlightening and enjoyable to read.