In previous training there was a woman attending who inspired fear in all of the residents and fellows.
(Sidebar- my experience is that these docs care most deeply about their patients, prove you do too and you are good.)
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(Sidebar- my experience is that these docs care most deeply about their patients, prove you do too and you are good.)
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I worked closely with her during fellowship.
She was the only attending to visibly emotionally react when she learned my husband was deployed.
She was the only one to consistently ask how I was doing.
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She was the only attending to visibly emotionally react when she learned my husband was deployed.
She was the only one to consistently ask how I was doing.
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When I think of her now, I chuckle at how intimidated I was when I was young.
I remember with deep gratitude how clear it was that she cared about me. My unique difficulties. My humanity.
Punchline- ask about your trainees and show them you care. It matters.
#compassion
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I remember with deep gratitude how clear it was that she cared about me. My unique difficulties. My humanity.
Punchline- ask about your trainees and show them you care. It matters.
#compassion
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