Dec 4, 2023
As Mr. D. stood up and attempted a few steps, tears of joy went down his cheeks. He was now free from the claws that were making his life miserable. This was much more important to him than talking about labs, medications, or dietary changes.
Medical student Federico Erhart reflects on a patient encounter where...
Nov 20, 2023
In our suffering, sadness, and silence, we shared a language of humanity and we exchanged compassion ... It is this vulnerability, this deep and genuine connection that allows us to communicate across cultures and to feel the exchange of humanity.
Master of Science in Nursing student Leah Rothchild reflects on a...
Oct 9, 2023
I am not sure whether she attended my graduation, but her words were with me then and have remained with me throughout my decade-long career. Each time I have wanted to quit nursing, I hear her voice and recall her words of encouragement.
Perioperative nurse and Master of Science in nursing student Nicole Diddi...
Oct 2, 2023
We come into medicine wanting to heal our patients, believing that we are here solely to help them. But I could not heal my patient. Instead, my patient healed me.
Fourth-year medical student Emily Otiso reflects on a patient who reminded her that connection is the soul of her work.
This essay placed third in the...
Jan 9, 2023
She is a strong woman. The strongest woman I’ve probably ever met. Her strength is in her joyful spirit and the kindness she exudes to everyone she meets…. She is my mother, and she has been quite the model of unconditional love, service, kindness, and sacrifice.
Nurse practitioner Danielle Blackwell reflects on the...