AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day 2020-Kennedy Lecture_ ROY G BIV

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In the Kennedy Memorial Lecture, Dr. Champ Baker reflects on his medical career, emphasizing core values learned early in life: kindness, honesty, and teamwork. He recounts lessons from mentors, experiences as a team physician, and the importance of perseverance, humility, and thorough patient care. Using anecdotes about sports figures and personal trials, he highlights that success in medicine and life comes from dedication, continuous learning, and supporting others. Key advice includes "keep score" to track outcomes, be true to oneself, trust your training, and seize opportunities. Baker stresses the team concept in sports medicine, reminding listeners that no one achieves greatness alone. Life’s unpredictability demands resilience—“you’re nobody till you’ve been fired.” Ultimately, he urges physicians to leave a legacy, be grateful for their contributions, prioritize family, and find joy in their work and life. The lecture is a heartfelt call to professionalism, integrity, and balance.

Keywords

medical career

core values

teamwork

perseverance

professionalism