diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/medical_intern.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/medical_intern.dm
index 6f8300d063..fcbaf2094a 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/medical_intern.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/medical_intern.dm
@@ -49,5 +49,4 @@
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/med
 	duffelbag = /obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/med
 
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/book/manual/med_SOP)
 	chameleon_extras = /obj/item/gun/syringe