My Medical School Graduation Became a Powerful Reminder of the People Who Never Stopped Believing in Me

The dean invited the woman listed as my mother to present my first white coat. Laura walked onto the stage with tears in her eyes and gently helped me put on the coat embroidered with the words “Dr. Emily Davidson.” The audience erupted in applause.

During my speech, I thanked the medical teams who cared for me—and especially the woman who never stopped continue reading …