My highest praise for Rick Baggot, who has been the September CA-3 in the VA SICU. He has performed at a level I would expect from someone who is nearing completion of an ICU fellowship and is near-ready to practice critical care independently. This is all the more remarkable given that Rick has no plans to work in critical care but plans to pursue a career as a perioperative anesthesiologist. Clearly, he would be a wonderful intensivist!
Our residents’ quiet excellence sometimes goes unnoticed. In Rick’s case, this is especially likely because he goes about his business without flair and with constant humility. I want to recognize him for a phenomenal month! - Yuriy Bronshteyn, MD