Dr. Richard Usatine
I want to immunize these providers against the cynicism that can occur in medicine – the denigration that some patients experience because of their poverty, homelessness, mental illness, or substance abuse. I want to help them see the humanity and rewards of helping people that aren’t considered the special individuals of our society. They’re not glamorous, but they are people who need help. For those students or physicians who can help do that and who can really use their compassion and empathy for that, they’ll never regret it.