John D. Kelly IV, MD

As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, most of us have felt the emotional effects of social distancing, the demands of mask wear, incessant hand washing and the omnipresent fear of contracting the illness or, worse yet, transmitting it to a friend or loved one.

Each of us perceives reality differently. Our experience, beliefs, education, formation and collective hurts all influence how we see the world and others.

The last several months have challenged us. Many of us have lost friends, patients and loved ones to the scourge of COVID-19.

Our orthopedic department has instituted a leadership curriculum for our residents including coaching from the Wharton School of Business, retreats, a leadership reading list and lecture series.

In his celebrated classic The Way to Love: The Last Mediations of Anthony de Mello, Anthony de Mello, Indian priest and psychotherapist, illustrates the path to a more peaceful and loving world.

The noted author Scott Peck has stated that the three most cataclysmic events of history were the Holocaust, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous.

by John D. Kelly IV, MD

As the COVID-19 virus sweeps the world, it is easy to become anxious and fearful. I recently learned of a close friend who nearly succumbed to the COVID-19 virus. While my friend was immunocompromised, his illness was a reminder as to how this contagion can affect our loved ones.

by John D. Kelly IV, MD

by John D. Kelly IV, MD