Undoctored by Adam Kay is a follow-up memoir by Adam Kay, the bestselling author of This Is Going to Hurt. In this book, Kay looks back on his experiences as a junior doctor in the UK’s National Health Service and reflects on the lasting emotional and psychological impact of working in medicine.
Blending humour with deeply personal insight, the book explores life after leaving clinical practice, including his transition into writing, comedy, and public life. Kay revisits moments from his medical career while also discussing burnout, mental health, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
Undoctored by Adam Kay balances comedic storytelling with serious reflection, highlighting both the absurdities and hardships of working in healthcare. It also examines how his experiences shaped his identity beyond medicine and how he continues to process his time in the NHS.
At its core, the memoir is about healing, perspective, and learning to live beyond an intense and demanding profession, while still carrying its memories forward.
