Today I’m going to share 10 personal reflections and lessons that help me treat patients with the care they deserve. 

At some point you might have heard the old adage, “You can’t fill a cup that’s already brimming over.” Throughout my years as a physician I’ve reminded myself to never bring a “full cup” attitude into my NICU. In other words, I am quick to remember that learning is a daily part of a caregiver’s job. If you really want to excel, you’ve got to hold out that cup of knowledge and consistently look for opportunities to fill it.