Personal memoir of a physician's early career and academic mentors

Personal memoir of a physician's early career and academic mentors The passage is a biographical recollection without any specific allegations, financial transactions, or connections to powerful officials. It mentions academic figures but provides no actionable leads or controversial claims. Key insights: Describes the author's immigration and medical training path.; Mentions mentors Seymour Reichlin and Candace Pert, notable scientists in neuroendocrinology.; References early interest in opioids, serotonin, and consciousness research.