History Shapes Our Future

“Never stop learning, never feel like you’ve reached the pinnacle of your knowledge. It is so important to remain curious and seek new knowledge all the time.”

“When we motivate others we just don’t look at a person. We look at a person and at their environment.”

“The infrastructure of all of these changes must be cemented by human connectedness, compassion and empathy in order for us to drive quality, value and satisfaction in medicine.”

“Humanistic care helps to heal the patient and also helps to prevent burnout in physicians.”

“We need to keep our hearts and minds fully engaged in the delivery of medicine.”

“As doctors, we are historically trained to act quickly and often autonomously. But as administrative leaders, we need to hear and understand all viewpoints to make the most informed decisions.”

“Everybody has a story and it’s our job to listen without implicit bias.”

“There's nothing wrong with asking for help.”

“I see a future in which medicine is as much about public health and wellness as it is about sick care and the treatment of diseases.”

"I’m committed to making certain women are represented in leadership positions to set the example for the next generation."

"There really is a way to live longer and healthier."

"We’re always striving to meet someone else’s standard, but sometimes you need to take a step back and ask yourself what you really want."

“Succeeding is establishing a foundation so other people can also succeed.”

"You have to knock on a lot of doors for the right one to open."

"Medicine is about preventing suffering wherever possible; help life wherever you find it. Compassion is paramount."

On combining science and service