Lauren Gillan is starting medical school. The last thing she needs in her life is a distraction. When an opportunity arises to learn the identity of her sperm donor father, Lauren gets more than she bargained for. Led by a series of puzzles, she embarks on a journey to discover the truth of her birth and the story behind the professor who is guiding her. Written by medical school anatomy professor, J. P. Howards, First Year captures the first few weeks of medical school through Lauren's eyes, and the eyes of her professor, in a humorous and touching way.