My favorite part of music is experiencing it live, which feels like a culmination of its power as you sing or dance along with a crowd, creating a sense of connection with everyone else experiencing the same thing.

A mere switch in my mindset not only transformed my confidence, but also my academic career and job prospects, enabling me to even have the ability to command a room.

My international APPE rotation in Portugal taught me that empathy, presence, and cultural curiosity are essential parts of health care and often make the biggest impact.