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The first time a patient in the U.S. called me “Doctora,” something inside me ignited. It was not the title itself, nor the years of hard work and studying that mattered. For in that moment, it was my connection to my patient and the world that truly mattered. For many patients, especially those who share my language, invoking the word in Spanish carries an even deeper meaning. It can close a distance that exists between patients and the health care system. It breaks down walls and allows them to see a small reflection of themselves in the doctor trying to help them.