March 23, 2017

A doctor who says “um”

A doctor who says “um”

I want to be a doctor who says “um”
A doctor who,
being human,
reveals his humanity in his imperfections

A doctor who,
having compassion,
makes his compassion known by spending time

A doctor who,
having calm,
moves deliberately through the world
each step and each word chosen with care.

Alex is a first-year medical student. He enjoys running, watching movies, and eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.