LESSON: Adversity is an opportunity Every adversity is an opportunity. • To grow • To learn • To evolve • To get stronger • To become better

I’m working to improve my “say no” game. I’m trying to use as an opportunity to help with #Sponsorship and #SurgMentoring. “I suggest you ask ….. instead?”

Every day should be Memorial Day for these heroes: CPT Maria Ortiz, RN - KIA in Baghdad, 2007 MAJ John Pryor, MD - KIA in Mosul, 2008 COL Brian Allgood, MD - KIA in Baghdad, 2007 CPT Jennifer Moreno, RN - KIA in Afghanistan, 2013 LTC Mark Taylor, MD - KIA in Fallujah, 2004 All

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Dr. Paula Ferrada MD FACS FCCM MAMSE “when you hire an IMG, you hire someone who is brave, resilient, and flexible. You hire excellent clinicians who are willing to move to another country to follow their dreams and they won’t give up until they do.” #ACS2023 American College of Surgeons #IMGS #nonUSIMGs #FMGs

“#Diversity fuels our growth & agility as a training program & enhances the care we provide to the patients we serve,” says Dr. John Migaly (John Migaly), Vice Chair of Education. #MedEd #Match2024 Learn more about #DukeSurgery's EDI in Education mission: bit.ly/46b8x99

"Embrace the power of not getting it right on the first try, staring late, or starting over! Remember, failure doesn't define your future. It's all about the journey of learning, growing, and never giving up. Keep pushing forward! 💪 #StartOver #NoFearOfFailure #Happiness”

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