Account #88

Account #88

Staying True to Values, Volume II

Editor’s Note:  This is the first account where adding a title has been a challenge.  It could fit under “Career Altering Experiences”, “Staying True to Values”, “Crimes”, or “Resilience.”  The courage shown here is exemplary, especially for someone in such an early...
Account #87

Account #87

Cautionary Tales II

Editor’s Note:  This account makes the case for getting board-certification testing done on the usual schedule if at all possible. “I failed Part I of the orthopaedic board examinations.” I married a non-physician shortly after finishing medical school.  I became one...
Account #86

Account #86

Lessons from a Career II

Editor’s Note:  Here is a valuable “must read” for anyone in orthopaedic practice. “I was a member of the perfect private practice.”  The partners meshed nicely, the support staff was stable, we had a strong hold on the community and a valued mentor of mine had...
Account #84

Account #84

Winning Philosophy II

Editor’s Note:  This is an uplifting account about an orthopaedic surgeon who found her passion and experiences joy through her work. “When I was young and my parents went to the doctor, I would ask them what the doctor said to them.  They often replied, ‘I don’t...
Account #83

Account #83

Aspirations II

Editor’s Note:  This account demonstrates the power of determination to achieve life’s goals, at any age! “I began my orthopaedic practice at age 47.” My first career was as a computer programmer after having been a math major in college.  I met my husband while doing...