A collection of stories and poems based on the life of gastroenterologist and award-winning humorist David Margolis MD, Looking Behind include vignettes from his early years growing up in Canada, his experiences in training, and his years as a practicing gastroenterologist both at home and at the office. Some stories are true, others more imaginative, some will elicit a laugh, and some may cause a tear to be shed. The book is infused with the author's humility, humor and humanity as well as his honest concern for patients and should be of interest to those in the medical field as well as anyone interested in the practice of medicine.