07/01/2025
Happy 1st of July! 🩺 For those who aren’t in the medical field, July 1 marks the start of the new academic year for graduating medical students becoming newly minted doctors. It signifies the first day of residency and the rest of their careers.
To every new resident putting on that long white coat for the first time - you’ve earned this. 💪 Welcome to a world that will test your limits, shape your soul and remind you daily of the privilege it is to take care of others.
This photo was taken during my training. What have I learned since then? Many things, but here’s a few:
-be kind to nurses. Always.
-you’ll never know everything, but you must care about everything
-excellence is built in quiet moments no one sees
-grace under pressure is a muscle. Flex it often
-attention to detail is crucial
-trust, but verify
To the interns just starting, show up with curiosity, compassions and the confidence to keep growing ✨
