Living a Life of Gratitude with Dr. Daniel Cabrera

Daniel Cabrera, MD, MPH is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, the Assistant Residency Program Director for Internal Medicine and Assistant Student Clerkship Director for Diversity and Inclusion at the Harborview Medical Center and the University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake. He completed his medical school and residency from the University of Wisconsin. He also obtained a MPH from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is a strong proponent of health equity and strives to provide high-quality care to diverse patients. Everyone has a story. And as Dr. Daniel Cabrera explains, getting to spend time with patients, learning their story, and helping them through their most vulnerable moments is the biggest privilege we have as physicians. Today, he talks about practicing gratitude in every day life. He explains the endless pursuit of curiosity in search of understanding ourselves and our patients more deeply. Lastly, he advises us to pursue our goals—but to remain flexible, in case life has other plans for us. Living by these principles will ensure a more enjoyable—and more rewarding—career and life. Pearls of Wisdom: Do not forget where you have come from. Everyone has a story and there are invaluable lessons we can learn from our individual journeys that can be applied the ways we care for others. Never stop being curious. Always seek to better understand your patients and your particular field of study. Strive for balance in your work, family, and areas of recreation. Pursue your goals. Be flexible and willing to adapt but know what you want to do and go for it. Live with a sense of gratitude.