Long but must-read article. As I think about 2020, I mourn the 400K+ (right number considering excess mortality) deaths in US, many/most preventable. But I can never forget–and do not want to forget–the horrific, lynching-like killing of George Floyd. https://t.co/fQzXLL3RM3 29/
4 years ago tomorrow would have been my 1st #residency interview, at @mghmedres. I know this because 4 years ago today my dad died unexpectedly in Denver while I was in Boston. I cancelled the interview from the tarmac at 6am the day of, and flew home.
It’s a whole 🧵
This election is a tough call because one candidate was endorsed by both the Taliban and the KKK and the other was endorsed by a broad bipartisan coalition and the New England Journal of Medicine.
@Nico_Videl I failed my first anatomy test and went on to be a residency program director and a curriculum dean. This has no bearing on the doctor you will be and you can do this. The admissions committee knew you belong.
@MargotZarinPass It is such a wonderful privilege to work with such capable, highly motivated people. This perspective makes it easy to find what they are doing right to then amplify that. And suggest other ways to accomplish what they are aiming for - always the right thing. 2/2
@MargotZarinPass Your residents are are so fortunate. A bit abstract, but I go into every encounter with each student or trainee assuming they got out of bed that morning aiming to do their best and wanting to do the right thing. 1/2
IMPORTANT COMMENTARY ALERT: "Stolen Breaths" in @nejm, by @RRHDr, @RheaBoydMD, and Eduardo Medina is both powerful commentary and practical advice, https://t.co/FttPfIhP76 #BlackLivesMatter