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The Upbringing That Built Me—And the Operating Room That Changed Me

JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery 10.1001/jamaoto.2026.1046

May 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This essay reflects on how the author’s childhood lessons have changed as she has navigated her surgical training.

Corresponding Author: Amanda J. Bastien, MD, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8635 W Third St, Ste 590W, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (amanda.bastien@cshs.org).

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