Laura Vater: Dear new interns, trust that you are capable

Laura Vater shared a post on X:

”Dear new interns:

Be proud of how you’re showing up right now, even when it’s hard. Even when you’re tired. Even when the days bring more new questions than answers.

Remember that your attendings were once new interns, too. Trust that you are capable.”

Source: Laura Vater/X

Laura Vater is a gastrointestinal oncologist at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, liver, and bile duct cancers. She developed the SMILE Scale™ in 2017, a tool used globally to help patients and clinicians prioritize health. Her research interests include narrative medicine to enhance clinician empathy and support caregivers in their work.