Nephrologists Sans Frontières: How I became a teacher

Abstract

Although I came into contact with many terrific teachers throughout medical school and residency, it never occurred to me that teaching would become the centerpiece of my career. In my experience, teaching was limited to yelling moves to my basketball teammates, or helping a friend improve his tennis game by changing his footing or grip. One of the special things about these sports was that, by understanding proper mechanics, one could improve performance and enjoyment of the game.