* The Devil Finds Work: The Rise of the Medical Profession and the Demonic in Seventeenth-Century England (1991) - This book, Engelsman's most famous work, examines the relationship between the rise of the medical profession and the continuing belief in the demonic in England during the 17th century. It explores how physicians used concepts of demonic possession to explain and treat illnesses, and how this approach intersected with the burgeoning scientific worldview.
* The Feminine Dimension: The Construction of the Medical Profession in the 17th and 18th Centuries (1997) - This work explores the role of women in the development of the medical profession in England. It highlights how women, despite societal limitations, contributed to medical knowledge and practice through their roles as healers, midwives, and patients.
* The Body in Time: The Medical Profession and the Construction of the Self in Early Modern England (2006) - This book examines how the medical profession in early modern England shaped conceptions of the human body and the self. It explores the interaction between medical practices, religious beliefs, and social norms in shaping individual identities.
Engelsman has also published numerous articles in scholarly journals on topics related to the history of science, medicine, and the body. Her work is considered a significant contribution to the field of medical history, and her books have been widely praised for their scholarship, originality, and engaging writing style.