Dr. Joe’s Notes – March 2024 | Finding Hope in the Future of Medicine

“…listen for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will, all of your life, spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls.”   — Howard Thurman

I was precepting a group of medical students recently who were volunteering their time to perform health screenings at a non-profit shelter for unhoused men. One of the benefits of participating in these volunteer events is talking with young students about their experiences thus far in med school and what their hopes are for their futures.

I am amazed at the life experience that today’s medical students have compared to me and my classmates in the early 1980’s. Many of them have lived in other countries, studied and worked in fields outside of medicine, and achieved remarkable success before ever entering med school.

Eventually, the question came up that always finds its way into these conversations.

“Do you have any advice for us?”

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Joe Sherman, MD is a pediatrician, professional development coach, and consultant to individuals and healthcare organizations in the areas of cross-cultural medicine, leadership, and provider well-being. His mission is to help health professionals rediscover the joy of practicing medicine. Reach him at joe@joeshermanmd.com