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I encountered a situation today where my preceptor explained a physiological concept incorrectly. My fellow students didn't question him further about it, so I started to reason through it out loud in an attempt to generate discussion and point out inconsistencies without directly calling anyone out. I wasn't trying to be a smart ass. It was a concept I understood well at one point but had since forgotten, so I was earnestly trying to reconstruct the theory with the help of my colleagues. I don't fault my preceptor for confusing the facts, considering there's so much to remember in medicine. Besides, there's no questions that knows way more than I do. It's hard to tell people they're wrong, especially a superior, and especially in the presence of others. Medicine is a delicate craft, and we're taught to step lightly around feelings and personal convictions. Did I tread lightly enough today? I think so. I don't need to be burning bridges at a time when constructing them is so critical.