V-Z Stories
 

Vicki talks about how her parent's decision to move from Long Island to Western Massachusetts when she was a senior in high school and how it impacted her life and her future trajectory.

Wayne reflects on his 50‑year friendship with Jim Wilcox, a mentor and dear friend whose discipline, love of learning, and interest in play deeply impacted his life.

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Zara reflects on the transformative impact of her EMT program supervisor, who served as a mentor during a challenging summer of hands-on clinical training. Despite her initial self-doubt, exhaustion, and imposter syndrome, her supervisor provided persistent encouragement, teaching through direct experience and fostering confidence. She emphasizes that her mentor showed her that success in medicine comes not just from quick learning, but from humility, dedication, and genuine care for others. This experience highlighted the importance of mentorship in helping individuals grow, develop self-awareness, and build both professional and personal confidence.