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Michael G. Knight, MDAs I walk through my front door, stethoscope in hand, a sense of uncertainty settles in as I headtowards another day on the wards. While I don’t know what clinical challenges await my arrival,I am certain that I will return home a stronger clinician. Whether it’s the patients whose lives I amprivileged to impact, the camaraderie of my fellow residents and faculty mentors, or the knowledgeI hope to gain as a clinician in training, I am certain that I will return home with a new sense: oneof complete satisfaction. At NYP/WC, I have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the livesof my patients who present from all walks of life, and the ability to advance my clinical training ina world class academic institution. As I prepare for a career at the intersection of clinical medicine,community advocacy, and executive leadership, the daily experiences that I have gained continueto fuel my passion for patient care, and the motivation to stand at the door every morning, ready foranother life changing experience.Heidi Charvet, MDEvery day of my training, I feel lucky to be part of such a wonderful internal medicine program.My co-residents are bright, energetic, and passionate young physicians who I consider an honor tohave as my life-long colleagues and friends. The faculty are enthusiastic about teaching and easilyapproachable. In addition to superb clinical training my experience at Cornell has been greatly enrichedthrough my participation in the Housestaff Quality Council (HQC). The HQC meets regularly with hospitalleadership and has an essential voice in the development of hospital policy and programs pertainingto patient safety. Through the HQC, I have had the opportunity to engage in patient safety and qualityimprovement projects with residents from all different specialties and with the mentorship of facultyat the leading edge of the field.9899