Taking the Pulse of Compassion: A Doctor Diagnoses Her Career

"Dr. Youcha has written a beautiful memoir about the high points of her life as a physician. Her story traces the physician's journey from idealistic student and resident caring for the underserved to physician coping with the realities of practice. Through it all we see her searching for ways to reach her potential as a compassionate caregiver. She reaches that potential with heart and soul. It is both illuminating and inspiring to accompany her on that journey."

Dennis H. Novack, MD, Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean of Medical Education, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania