First 1st of July.
All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire.
Aristotle
Dear colleagues, old and new,
welcome to the new academic year. For me it’s the 26th July 1st. I am shocked by the number. Certainly doesn’t feel like so many years have passed since I started residency. Still vividly remember the first day, the first call, the team of residents who worked with me. My chief, and senior residents were great. Especially the senior resident on the team, Dr.Gulmatico, whom some of you may know. He practices general surgery in Brooklyn, and I have not seen him for many years. Yet I always will remember his patience, intelligence, and guidance. The other person who comes to mind is a nurse, Ms.Cusi, whom many of you know, and who has been at LICH for many years. Her presence and guidance those early days were those of a guardian angel.
Today is the first 1st of July for many of you. If I were to give you any advice for today it would to be patient with yourself. I promise that all your chief residents and attendings felt just like you do on their first 1st of July.
ALex Schwartzman
