"There are many reasons the Resident Giving Program is valuable. It gives residents an exposure to the foundation in their 'formative years,' while increasing their awareness of how many of the advances in our field have been funded. The program also fosters the habit of giving to the future development of ones' profession, and, for those already inclined to give, it offers an opportunity for recognition commensurate with a resident's income level. Finally, it allows mentors an opportunity to plant seeds as many of us contribute in our residents' names to put them in the habit of giving back to their chosen profession." John S. Kirkpatrick, M.D. |