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The #CHEST2021 Keynote Session: "Perseverance and Motivation: Empathic Medicine" with Dr. Demondes Haynes (@DemondesHaynes)! #CHEST2021 1/

“The only way to be truly happy is to make others happy." Wiliam Carlos Williamss 
We must remember to be giving people, but recognize that many of the things we can give are intangible. #CHEST2021 2/

"The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it." Epicurus
Medicine is hard, both the path to get there and the job we do. But it is worth it.
Try to find joy in overcoming obstacles, including this pandemic.
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“Everybody can be great... because anyone can serve." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We are servants, and there is greatness in what we do.
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Consider these questions. Discuss them with each other so that we can encourage and uplift each other. Try to find joy in overcoming obstacles, including this pandemic. #CHEST2021 5/

Empathy is the action of understanding, being aware of and sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings and thoughts of another. Empathic people are more generous and have happier relationships and greater personal well-being. #CHEST2021  6/

Consider reading this article on how to use empathy as a radical force for social transformation. #CHEST2021 7/

Race and ethnicity remain significant predictors of the quality of healthcare. This is NOT OKAY.The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated differences in care.  #CHEST2021 8/

We need to diversify the healthcare workforce! #CHEST2021 9/

Improving patient experience and quality of care requires education on cultural competence. #CHEST2021 10/

Diversity in education is also important. #CHEST2021 11/

Thanks to @DemondesHaynes for a wonderful and inspiring keynote address! #CHEST2021 12/12