12/31/2025
Last OR day of the year always hits a little different — tired legs, full heart, and that quiet reminder of why we do this. Working alongside residents is one of the greatest privileges: teaching in real time, learning right back, and watching growth happen in the moments that aren’t easy. Because let’s be honest — this work asks a lot of us. To the oral surgery residents and every healthcare provider who shows up day after day in a world where the highs are incredibly high and the lows can feel impossibly low: I see you, and I’m proud to be on the same team. Here’s to a more grateful year ahead — grateful to do what we love, even when some days are heavier than others. Cheers.