Editor’s Note: An example of resilience at its best. I did not match the first time I applied for orthopaedic residency. My original career was as an allied health professional which made me older than my medical school peers. In addition, the chairman where I did...
Editor’s Note: A wonderful example of overcoming a bias and reaping the rewards. In the past I did an “atypical orthopaedic fellowship” for a woman led by a wonderful teacher & mentor. He called while I was out on a job interview to say “I’ve got a job for you!”...
Editor’s Note: A reminder of the early days of women in orthopaedics. I was banned from the locker room by a well-known college football coach while I was doing my fellowship. When my program director protested, I was allowed in “if I kept quiet”. I rode my bike to...
Editor’s Note: A fine example of work-life integration. I have been blessed with some outstanding mentors. The first was encountered while in medical school. I, who began my career as a physical therapist, aspired to become a cardiologist. While on an orthopedic...
Editor’s Note: A challenge to us all In a high-profile address to the leadership of my institution, I was called upon to inspire others. I worked intensively on this project. I entitled my address “Have Courage and Be Kind”, a princess movie motto. This was...
