“But let me be clear,” his voice cut my short admiration of him short, taking me back to the business of the day—getting to know our senior surgeon. “Degrees and titles mean nothing if you do not have the skill, the patience, and the dedication to become a great surgeon. Medicine is not just about knowledge; it is about precision, tough decision-making, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.”

Well, I have experienced that myself. That point where you have to tell a patient ...