Account #40

Account #40

Career Enhancing Experiences

Editor’s Note: This account underscores that positive relationships built at all levels can lead to career-related rewards. Early in my career, a residency colleague of mine asked me to participate with him in teaching at a respected location. I, of course, accepted...
Account #39

Account #39

Career Enhancing Experiences

Editor’s Note: An explanation of the important distinction between mentoring and sponsorship. I was the first female fellow in a prominent institution’s well-respected program and was one of two fellows. Just prior to the year beginning, another male fellow was added....
Account #37

Account #37

Work-Life Integration

Editor’s Note:  The right combination of people and values can greatly enhance a career. “He blossomed with the role of a stay-at-home-father.”  I have been fortunate to have a wonderful life’s partner.  We were high school sweethearts and have been together for 34...
Account #36

Account #36

Triumph

Editor’s Note: This account describes how grit is a requirement for negotiating multiple obstacles along the way to reaching a goal. The outcome is triumph. I wanted to be a “bone doctor” since the age of three. My parents have video proof of this. Where the notion...
Account #35

Account #35

Winning Philosophy

Editor’s Note: Here is a unique way of looking at the profession of orthopaedic surgery. It specifically describes how the work environment feels to the surgeon and considers what type of atmosphere promotes happiness and the best work by the surgeon and their team....