The Modern Hospitalist

A practicing hospitalist reflects on the challenges of modern medicine—and the moments that make it worthwhile. Every shift in hospital medicine brings decisions that matter to patients, to teams, and to the person making the call. In The Modern Hospitalist, Dr. Andrew Parks shares stories from the front lines of care—sleepless nights, unexpected breakthroughs, and the everyday work of showing up in a system that doesn't always make it easy. Written for early-career physicians and the people who train and lead them, this book offers a grounded perspective on what clinical excellence looks like from the inside. Dr. Parks explores how medical culture takes shape, how personal values influence practice, and how systems affect care at every level. The Modern Hospitalist opens a conversation about learning to lead, think, and practice with greater clarity in a field that demands constant adaptation.

Dr. ANDREW PARKS is a board-certified internist practicing hospital medicine in Corbin, Kentucky. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Group, based in Louisville, Kentucky. With professional interests spanning process improvement, EMR efficiency, and systems-based practice, Dr. Parks brings a grounded perspective to medical education and inpatient leadership. He writes and teaches at the intersection of personal values, team culture, and real-world complexity in modern healthcare.