Around the globe, there are people whose legacy inspires us to bring the very best of us for the human kind. One of them is Dr. William J. Harrington Jr. His well-known visionary work on viral oncology, dedication to his patients, along with his passion for teaching, made me realize that I want to follow his path. Similarly as he, I have a strong interest in viral illnesses and the development of novel therapeutic approaches. Through the Arthur Ashe Endowment Program for the Defeat of AIDS, I spent four weeks receiving a deeper experience in the management of HIV in New York City. Besides confirming my strong desire to become an Infectious Diseases expert, this experience allowed me to see the differences between HIV care in the US and in