Account #72

Account #72

Cautionary Tales II

Editor’s Note:  The subject of medical malpractice and the effect on those involved must be acknowledged and addressed in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery training and practice.   This account provides a vivid description of a case, and the wisdom gleaned from it....
Account #71

Account #71

Resilience II

Editor’s Note:  Resilience, generosity and grit are superpowers.  This piece provides beautiful examples of each. Doors began to open for me in high school with the help of my guidance counselor recommending a 6-year combined college/medical school program, continued...
Account #70

Account #70

Career Altering Experiences II

Editor’s Note:  This is a disturbing account of intolerance toward young faculty members by the department chairman and the resulting adverse effects on their much-anticipated careers. “After finishing my fellowship, I was coveted as a female” in my orthopaedic...
Account #69

Account #69

Resident Abuse II

Editor’s Note:  A painful account of an attending surgeon’s betrayal of his responsibility to a resident and his vindictive attempt to derail her career.  The effects of this sort of abuse are long-lasting and can undermine the framework for a satisfying career....
Account #68

Account #68

Career Enhancing Experiences II

Editor’s Note: A unique orthopaedic practice type and the wisdom gained by caring for indigenous people. “My work with Navaho, Zuni, Hopi and Apache tribes has taught me the difference between ‘fixing people’ and healing them.” Medicine is an art more than a science....