“Dr. Sam’s message blends compassion with professional duties, responsibilities and continuous spiritual growth. Her books are books for both introspection and self-motivation and added value across our life spans.”
— Jeanne Craig Sinkford DDS, PhD Professor and Dean Emeritus Howard University College of Dentistry, Pioneer, Educator, Researcher
“Compassionate Competency is a beautifully written reminder of humanity, non-judgment, and the honorable role of assisting others back to health, while also prioritizing our own well-being as clinicians.”
— Eve B. Hoover DMSc, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA
“Compassionate Competency has been what health professionals, educators and students have needed far too long. Dr. Sam has skillfully and may I say “compassionately” makes the case and provides a clear pathway to realizing the need for self-compassion as a way to reach the “quadruple aim” of transforming the health professions from its current state on simmering, consistent burnout to one in which the health outcome of the person seeking care is improved while also improving the healthcare experience for both the patient and for the caregiver.”
— Anthony Palatta, DDS, Ed.D. PalattaSolutions
“Dr. Sam, through her words, reminds us that delivering compassionate care is a skill...a skill that is needed to strengthen the relationship between patients/clients and health professionals. Whether the focus is improved health outcomes, improved healthcare delivery experiences, or provider well-being, compassion as a competency must be prioritized as a skill and behavior.”
— Tina Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Director, Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice