Books
Reflections of a Pupil
Through anecdotes and short stories, Dr. Gupta’s book touches on topics such as mentorship, communication, professionalism, resiliency, and life-long learning. This book will encourage any trainee or attending who reads it to reflect on how to be an even more conscientious, safe, efficient, and caring physician.
Reflections of a Pupil weaves together a rich tapestry of lessons that Dr. R. Rishi Gupta has learned from his unique journey through the art and science of medicine. Although trainees and junior attendings in the field of ophthalmology have ready access to the technical aspects of their field, this invaluable text will help these professionals focus on many other issues equally vital to their success: resiliency, communication, mentorship, ethics, and life-long learning. Dr. Gupta offers short, easy-to-read stories and case studies (with no memorization involved), which will definitely resonate with physicians. They will see how it is possible to juggle the surgical, clinical, practical, and interpersonal demands of their specialties – while still maintaining a positive work-life balance. Written from the perspective of a peer, Reflections of a Pupil challenges readers to find the lessons that that life and their profession continuously present for them. Dr. Gupta offers medical students, residents, and junior attendings easily digestible food for thought about how to grow into the physicians they have always wanted to be.
Praise for Reflections of a Pupil
“A superb piece of work that will certainly be an important resource for many years to come in the ophthalmology community.”
– David Sarraf, MD, Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Los Angeles, CA
“Beautifully captures the essence of becoming and being a doctor.”
– Charles C. Wykoff, MD PhD, Blanton Eye Institute & Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
“Brilliantly demonstrates the harmony of understanding basic facts of a patient problem balanced with confidence and experience.”
– Carol L. Shields, MD, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
“There are so many great lessons here, that even I learned quite a few things even though I have been in practice for more than 20 years.”
– Cataract Coach – I Wish I Had This Book In Residency!
“His ability to communicate insights gleaned from his own successes and failures is unparalleled. He humanizes what it means to become an ophthalmologist…”
– American Academy of Ophthalmology – Thoughts from your Colleagues
“We strongly believe that this gem of a book will not only stand the test of time but will also mature alongside your career every time you pick it back up.”
– Millennial Eye – Must-Have Books for the Beginning Ophthalmologist
“By reflecting on his own career in an open and vulnerable way, he encourages the reader to self-reflect and draw parallels to their own experiences.”
– Eye News – Book Review
“No one should start residency, or any career in treating patients, without first reading Reflections of a Pupil.”
– Glaucoma Today – Must-Have Books for the Beginning Ophthalmologist
“Dr. Gupta’s book nicely sums up the nuts and bolts of day-to-day practice, offering sound advice on what it means—beyond professional competence—to be a good doctor.”
– Dalhousie Medicine Newsletter
Milk, Eggs, Butter, and Broccoli
Beautifully illustrated by artist and art therapist Catherine Ajin Jeon, Milk, Eggs, Butter, and Broccoli offers laughs, excitement, and surprises with every turn of the page.
All proceeds from book sales in 2023 were donated to the IWK Halifax Children’s Hospital.
Praise for Milk, Eggs, Butter, and Broccoli
“The best kids’ book! My daughter who is 4 absolutely loves it. We have read it every night since getting it. She says can we read the funny book again? It’s fun as a parent as well! It’s a must have!”
“Fun creative book! My 2-year-old grandson adores this book! I’ve now bought one to give as a gift. Definitely 2-5 year olds will love it!”
“So fun and interactive! My 3.5 year old LOVES this book! He wants it every night for bedtime stories and loves all the interactions he gets to do with it!! A great book!”
Hammer, Drill, Saw, and Broccoli
Beautifully illustrated by Ian Sherwood, Hammer, Drill, Saw, and Broccoli, with just a few tools and lots of imagination, you and your young readers will build an out-of-this-world BIRTHDAY surprise to remember!
