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Dr. Louis Francescutti

Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti: Leading with Compassion, Data and Bold Ideas

One of Dr. Francescutti’s proudest accomplishment has been his commitment to speaking up for what’s right. “Whether it was advocating for safer roads, creating Bridge Healing for our homeless patients, or demanding accountability in leadership roles - I always believed that physicians have a duty to speak up, even when it’s inconvenient. Especially when it’s inconvenient.

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Dr. Pauwlina Cyca

Dr. Pauwlina Cyca: A Journey of Resilience, Learning and Impact

Dr. Pauwlina Cyca’s journey into medicine was deeply personal, shaped by the early experiences of watching her family face immense health challenges.

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Dr. Chris Koo

Dr. Chris Koo: Building a Career Without a Template

"For Dr. Koo, food became a second passion. He trained in culinary school, appeared on TV and brought those lessons back into medicine."

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Dr. Brian Wirzba

Dr. Brian Wirzba: Seeing the Whole Patient, Shaping the System

Medicine wasn’t a foregone conclusion for Dr. Brian Wirzba. He grew up around clinics through his mother, a medical office assistant, but headed into biochemistry thinking medicine was a long shot.

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Dr. Brian Rowe

Dr. Brian Rowe: Leading in Medicine and Research, Grounded in Family

Dr. Brian Rowe’s journey into medicine was shaped by his upbringing in a medical family.

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Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn

Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn: A Career Rooted in Compassion, Research and Service

Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn’s journey into healthcare began with a strong foundation in nursing, a path that provided her with early exposure to the critical importance of empathy, compassion and respect in patient care.

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