Do you want to reach out and help your fellowman and see the difference 100% of your efforts make on humanity? 

A few of my friends have joined overseas missions and can tell you firsthand what that feels like.  The rest of us may have a different story in treating patients here stateside.

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Civilization has its costs and following certain rules, regulations, and standards—for better or for worse—are mandated.  Prior to receiving my first job offer to work in a hospital, I’ll never forget the words uttered by my soon-to-be boss:  “You will need to get a haircut and lose the beard.  The revolution is over.”  Gulp! 

Needless to say, I did just that and so began my long career in health care.  I also found that in the decades that proceeded “work casual,” that the expectation was that I would wear a sport coat or suit and…