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Dr. Harmon: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Family physician Gerald Harmon, MD, says the greatest discoveries and experiences in medicine lie in the days to come.

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Dr. Barbe: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Family physician and new AMA President David O. Barbe, MD, MHA says being a great clinician is just the start to each doctor’s responsibilities.

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Dr. Singh: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH, talks about developing your discipline, staying with your passion and learning to persevere.

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Dr. Wilson: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Modena Wilson, MD, MPH, says medicine should be built on relationships, not transactions.

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Chris Clifford: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Medical student Chris Clifford discusses his hope to bridge the gap in quality care for all patients.

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Dr. Sinha: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Health services researcher Michael S. Sinha, MD, JD, MPH, says “genuine patient interactions are key to preventing physician burnout.

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Dr. Lesko: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Joshua Lesko, MD, hopes for a future in medicine where the patient-physician relationship is paramount.

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Lee Ouyang: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Fourth-year medical student Lee Ouyang on getting to know patients’ stories and seeing his colleagues do amazing things daily.

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Dr. Crane: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Pathologist Genevieve Crane, MD, PhD, keeps up hope and appreciates each complex and loved soul awaiting a diagnosis whom she encounters in practice.

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