You are a healthcare professional, and that, my friend, makes you special. I have worked with many of you and, in fact, I am proud to be one of you. I feel like I know quite a bit about you. You are that person that lays it on the line for your patients every single day, and for that reason I am certain that this is the stuff you are made of: 1. You have grit- that thing that couples your passion for helping others with your perseverance- and it serves both you and your pati

Have you ever made a mistake? I have- plenty of them. As a mom, a daughter, a wife, a friend and even as a physician- I have screwed up. Of all of my mistakes, though, it's my doctoring mistakes that weigh the heaviest on my soul; not to mention, that have potentially had the greatest negative impact on the lives of others. These mistakes aren't trivial. In fact, these mistakes have, at times, robbed my patients and their families of peace of mind, safety & security, quality