Books

A collection of works spanning medical education, clinical science, and the history of the American presidency.

Promotional image of the book The American Presidency: Lives, Leadership, and Legacy, showing the blue-and-gold cover against a light background with a “Buy the Book” banner at the bottom.

The American Presidency: Lives, Leadership, and Legacy offers a clear, balanced exploration of the individuals who have shaped the nation's highest office and the eras that defined their leadership. Moving beyond partisan interpretation, this volume examines every President of the United States within the historical forces, political challenges, and constitutional realities of their time. Each presidency is presented through concise biographical analysis, contextual history, and evidence-based evaluation designed to help readers understand not only what happened, but why it mattered.
Written by physician and educator Paul G. Schmitz, M.D., the book applies an analytical, systems-based approach familiar to students of science and medicine—examining leadership decisions, institutional constraints, and long-term consequences across American history.
Inside you will find:

  • Profiles of every U.S. president

  • Era-based historical context and transitions

  • Clear explanations of major political and constitutional developments

  • Maps and visual guides to key historical moments

  • Objective analysis accessible to general readers and students alike

Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, nonpartisan understanding of the presidency, this book serves as both an engaging narrative and a lasting reference on American leadership.

Medical Writing

Earlier works focused on clinical medicine and medical education, reflecting decades of experience in nephrology and academic teaching.

Promotional image of the book The Renal System: An Illustrated Study Guide by Paul G. Schmitz, showing a gray cover with an anatomical illustration of the urinary system and kidneys inside a circular frame, set against a blue-gray studio background
Promotional image of the book Pocket Nephrologist by Paul G. Schmitz, showing a white cover with a cartoon doctor kneeling and a stethoscope around his neck, set against a blue-gray studio background with “Available Now”
Promotional image of the book Pocket Hypertension by Paul G. Schmitz, showing a white cover with a cartoon illustration of a doctor taking a young man’s blood pressure, set against a blue-gray studio background with the words “Available Now”
Promotional image of the book Renal: An Integrated Approach to Disease by Paul G. Schmitz, showing an anatomical illustration of the torso with highlighted kidneys on the cover, set against a blue-gray studio background with “Available Now”
Promotional image of the book Internal Medicine: Just the Facts by Paul G. Schmitz and Kevin J. Martin, showing a purple, black, and orange cover with summary text, set against a blue-gray studio background with “Available Now”