Takeaway
“My mother-in-law wrote a thrice weekly humor column, and needless to say had a great sense of humor. I use humor a lot with my patients. It helps.”-Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Passion in the Medical Profession | May 6, 2022 | <1 min read
Highlights
She taught me to call myself a feminist.
Dr. Zackary Berger, Johns Hopkins Medicine
My mother-in-law wrote a thrice weekly humor column, and needless to say had a great sense of humor. I use humor a lot with my patients. It helps.
Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Johns Hopkins Medicine
“What’s most important is what you do when no one is watching."
Dr. Mike Fingerhood, Johns Hopkins Medicine
A hard question for me, as one who has spent my career as a motherless daughter. But perhaps that was the lesson she taught me as a medical student and resident: see the human not the disease.
Dr. Megan Berger
When my mother asks medical questions, she often reminds me of what patients may forget to ask the doctor. It inspires me to check for understanding.
Dr. Jeff Millstein, Penn Medicine
Many years ago my practice hired a “mature woman." She had great office experience. Smart. Savvy. Tough/soft. Loved our patients. And put me in my place when needed.
Dr. Eric Last, Northwell Health
My mom's friends were always less fortunate than her, always a bit off, always needed connection. She was present, a rock.