Adam Kay is an English author, comedian, and retired medical doctor who has gained international recognition for his humorous and candid books. Born in London, Kay attended Dulwich College before pursuing a degree in medicine at Imperial College London. While studying medicine, he began performing as a comedian and formed the musical comedy group Amateur Transplants.
Kay's writing career took off with his bestselling book, "This Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor," which spent over a year as a Sunday Times number one bestseller and has sold over two million copies. The book, which chronicles his experiences as a junior doctor, has been translated into 37 languages and has won four National Book Awards, including Book of the Year. It is also set to be adapted into a major new comedy drama for the BBC.
Following the success of "This Is Going to Hurt," Kay went on to write "Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas," which became an instant Sunday Times number one bestseller and sold over 500,000 copies in its first few weeks. He also edited "Dear NHS," a collection of letters and stories about the National Health Service (NHS), which was an instant Sunday Times number one bestseller with all profits donated to charity.
In addition to his adult books, Kay has also made a name for himself as a bestselling children's author. His first children's book, "Kay's Anatomy," was released in October 2020 and quickly became a hit. He has since written several other children's books, including "Kay's Marvellous Medicine" and his first picture book, "Amy Gets Eaten." With his unique blend of humor, medical expertise, and storytelling, Kay has established himself as a beloved and respected figure in the literary world.