He wasn’t seeing patients or making clinical decisions.

It was structured, supervised teaching that could stop whenever his health required it.

I watched him prepare for the first video meeting with unusual care.

He adjusted his collar, organized his notes, and checked the microphone four times.

“Nervous?” I asked.

“Terrified.

I’ve never been introduced as someone who can’t step in and do the procedure.”

“You’re allowed to contribute in more than one way.”