Account #82

Editor’s Note: This is a gut-wrenching story about memories and feelings surrounding a profound personal loss. “My husband and I carefully planned the timing of our first pregnancy.” I was a third-year orthopaedic resident in a very small program. When I became...

Account #81

Career Enhancing Experiences II

Editor’s Note: This account describes a unique and idyllic training experience and professional life. “I have been so lucky!” My dad is an orthopaedic surgeon. As a kid, I was impressed with how much joy he derived from his job, how hard he worked and how he was...

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Account #79

Triumph II

Editor’s Note: This account describes a courageous struggle with an affliction that can take the life of young people, especially women. “I had a serious eating disorder which began in college when I was a Division One athlete. There was significant stress, and I had...

Account #78

Lessons from a Career II

Editor’s Note: This account is filled with wise and valuable observations that can benefit those in training and in practice. “I never felt gender bias was personally aimed at me, so I was able to ignore it.” I can truthfully say after a career of over three...