In many situations, the line between right and wrong can be blurred or confusing, but sometimes it is very clear. On this final episode of the season, Kimberly gives a powerful reflection on accountability and owning what is right vs. what is wrong when it comes to certain behaviors.

Everyone expresses grief or sorrow in different ways, and in an ideal world, we would all feel safe enough to do so however we choose. This week, Ashley shares stories on what this has looked like in her life.

When is the last time you paused to really take in a meaningful moment - big or small? This week, Kimberly shares a reflection on this practice along with an invitation for us all to make time to appreciate the moments we may look back on one day and long for.

• Nexus Summit 2024 Conference
• The Message - by Ta-Nehisi Coates
• Marcus Bookstore - Oakland, CA
• Playground - by Richard Powers
• "Cherish the Day" - by Sade
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Today, Ashley reflects on the most important gift she received in her medical training - it's one that continues to give, even to this day.

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Our words have power - and sometimes a positive word can be life-giving, especially in a world that often prioritizes negativity. This week, Kimberly shares a story about a patient who reminded her of this possibility.

Topics Discussed:

• Women in Medicine Summitt 2024 - Dr. Manning's Closing Keynote Speech
• Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories
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This week, Ashley reflects on some pivotal experiences from medical training and the lessons she learned.

• The Five Love Languages
• Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides
• Slow AF Run Club by Martinus Evans
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In today's episode, Kimberly describes an encounter with a patient that pushed her to think differently about what it means to "do no harm"

• The Fire Next Time - by James Baldwin, audiobook narrated by Jesse L. Martin
• NYT 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
  • Panchinko by Min Jin Lee
  • Trust by Hernan Diaz
  • Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
  • An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
• The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers
• Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
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This week Ashley will share a story from her personal statement for residency applications, which is one that highlights her motivation for becoming an internist and a human doctor. Also, on our 100th (!) episode, we'd like to send a heartfelt thank you to all our listeners and supporters - we could not have made it to this milestone without you!

• iMED (@iMedEducation) by Adam Rodman, MD & Shreya Treveti, MD
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• Listeners >50 years old, get your Shingles Vaccine!