When I received an email from her in March, it was exceptionally helpful and genuine. You could tell she exuded that class president energy and was a true leader. Dr. Mortimer sounded excited for residency to begin. We met each other across the green at the mandatory, unpaid 4-day orientation. She seemed laid-back and content.
The cost of silence: Dr. Nakita Mortimer’s tragic story originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
