Written by Susan Hingle, MD, FRCP Associate Dean, Center for Human and Organizational Potential Take home message #1: Practice gratitude. You are entering a very privileged profession, but one that will challenge you. Our healthcare system is struggling. Much will be asked of you. You will have many times when you feel over-worked and under-appreciated, even questioning why you became a physician. But if you intentionally make practicing gratitude a part of your every day practice, you will recognize that it is truly a privilege, not afforded to many, to be able to care for our fellow human