Start Swinging

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From a childhood spent playing hundreds of softball games across the fields of central Massachusetts, I have many happy memories of being part of a cohesive team. We experienced wins and losses, exceptional and not-so-exceptional coaches, parents who cheered for us and parents who screamed unrestrainedly at the umpires. But the priority was always the success of the team, to which we brought our individual talents. Whether it was throwing strikes, hitting home runs, or rabidly arguing the call at home plate, everyone did their part. Nobody was happy as a bystander on the sidelines. Those childhood lessons continue to infuse my work today on multidisciplinary teams as an Infectious Diseases (ID) consultant; the team functions best when our skills are sharp, and we are fiercely invested in the game and each other.

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