Friday September 24, 2020 was the 143rd opening convocations at Howard Univesity. The keynote speaker was Ben S. Carson M.D. Not only is Dr. Carson a prominent figure in African-American medicine; he is a prominent figure in American medicine. Dr. Carson spoke about finding his strengths and pursuing them despite his obstacles. He knew that he wanted to practice medicine from the time he was a boy, and he stayed focused on his goal. He is now the head of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins hospital. His determination to achieve his goals has allowed him to reach the pinnacle of his field. Dr. Carson said that he did not believe in the idea of political correctness. In this day and age, at least one group of people is always offended. Keeping everyone happy can be a big distraction from the task at hand. I learned that I must pursue my goals, even though some toes may get stepped on along the way.
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