On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed interviews Dr. Anderson Spickard, Dean of the Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine. They discuss Dr. Spickard's journey to becoming a physician and academic leader. The conversation delves into the importance of empathy, the effect of suffering on leadership, and the innovative approaches in medical education, including the integration of technology. Dr. Spickard shares personal stories of resilience, the impact of family, and his vision for cultivating future physician leaders.