“I felt comfortable talking to my tutor about my concerns and struggles as they were always met with empathy and compassion. He never grew tired of my complaining or insecurities and consistently encouraged me and told me he believed in me. On test day, at the top of my scratch paper, I wrote: "[My tutor] knows I can do this. My top speed is fast as hell." Please take pride in and acknowledge what a fine teacher you have on your team. I'll always be grateful that he showed me compassion and believed in me when it felt like everyone else had stopped.”
“Throughout our time together, I felt comfortable talking to [my tutor] about my concerns and struggles as they were always met with empathy, compassion, and a helpful solution to try. He never grew tired of my complaining or insecurities and consistently encouraged me and told me he believed in me. On test day, at the top of my scratch paper, before I wrote down any formulas or mnemonics, I wrote: "[My tutor] knows I can do this. My top speed is fast as hell." Please take pride in and acknowledge what a fine teacher you have on your team. I'll always be grateful that he showed me compassion and believed in me when it felt like everyone else had stopped.”
— A.K., University of Minnesota Medical School