The Flexner Report, published in 1910, criticized the state of medical education in the United States and Canada, calling for reforms to establish science-based training. Abraham Flexner's recommendations led to the restructuring of medical schools, emphasizing rigorous scientific education and clinical training. This report significantly shaped modern medical education and practice, improving the quality of healthcare delivery.

The Flexner Report's reforms in medical education in 1910 contributed to the rise of the modern medical professional, influencing poetry and drama. This shift often portrayed the doctor as a trusted yet sometimes feared figure in 20th-century literature, reflecting societal anxieties about health and authority.