What song has the most meaning in your life?

Maureen Miller, MD, Emory University

“Beauty and the Beast,” by David Bowie (“Heroes,” 1977). The song is not the album’s best song (which is “Heroes”), nor its most memorable (“Joe the Lion” +/- “Heroes,” also). It is the first track on the first side. I listen to it on most work commutes.

Megan Gerber, MD, Boston University School of Medicine

“Change,” by Tracy Chapman.

“Are you so upright you can’t be bent
If it comes to blow
Are you so sure you won’t be crawling
If not for the good why risk falling
Why risk falling.”

I believe this song is about being present and also allowing yourself to take risks, not adhere to a rigid path or dogma….

Carl Streed Jr, MD, MPH, Boston Medical Center

I still think of @kylieminogue “Get Outta My Way” when I’m working on grants.

Mariah Robertson, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

“Golden,” by My Morning Jacket. When I listen to it I flash back to my honeymoon on the beach listening to My Morning Jacket live in the Dominican Republic. The song represents so many beautiful memories and just leaves me feeling warm and my heart full.

I have also really been digging into some strong female artists lately. I think this stems from navigating my life as a female in medicine and a female in academia and as a mother which is probably my hardest job.

I am always inspired by women who are making/have made a place for themselves in whatever arena they are in and who do that while emanating confidence and grace. I have great love and admiration for Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and also of solo fame – my boys love her children’s album). She just came out with a collaborative album with Danger Mouse called Lux Prima, and we have it on repeat on the record player at home. The song Lux Prima itself is 9 minutes long and beautiful – it allows for a lot of introspection for me.

Mike Fingerhood, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

The Beatles “Revolution.” In college we would always sing it, emphasizing the lyric, “We all want to change the world.”

Kim Williams, Administrative Specialist, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Sharon Van Etten’s new album, “Remind me Tomorrow,” has me hooked – specifically a song called “Seventeen.”

Which coincidentally segues into another song that’s been haunting me since I saw Fleetwood Mac a few weeks back, “Edge of Seventeen,” by Stevie Nicks.

These songs are meaningful to me right now because they remind me of my journey – where I’ve been and where I’m heading!

Sam Kant, MD, University of Maryland Medical Center

“Hey Jude,” by the Beatles!

Roxanne Sukol, MD, Cleveland Clinic

“Landslide,” by Fleetwood Mac.

Megan Hosey, PhD

A patient sang this to me before discharging from a 300+ day hospital stay. It was the perfect combination of realistic and optimistic:

Margaret Chisolm, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

I first heard this song by @marygauthier_ performed by @MikeFarrisMusic in Nashville. I can’t listen to it without shedding tears, not only for my brother who had a SUD & took his own life, but for everyone – including our patients – who could use a little mercy now.

Mark Stephens, MD

“Where I’m From,” by Jason Michael Carroll. #rootsandwings

Diana Anderson, MD, Harvard Medical School

“Somewhere over the rainbow,” by Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole is a song my lil’ sis loved – the only song on my phone the week she was in ICU and not waking up. I played it there hoping maybe she heard. And then again at the funeral. This one’s for you, Baby T.

Kimberly Manning, MD, Emory University

Growth can be scary. My anthem when my #impostersyndrome is at its highest: “This Is It,” by Kenny Loggins. The lyrics “make no mistake where you are,” and “no one can tell you what you know,” give me wings. It’s forever relevant. #iamenough #thewaitingisover #fearisaliar

Juliette Perzhinsky, MD

“Stairway to Heaven,” by Led Zeppelin!

Leslie Ordal, Certified Genetic Counselor, University of Toronto

“Knock Loud,” by @NekoCase – long time favourite. I’ve been thinking lately of some people no longer in my life, and if they’ll be back someday. The reverb and drop tuning make this so haunting.