Account #67

Account #67

Resilience II

Editor’s Note:  This account describes the intersection of gender politics, academia and professional ethics in research as well as publishing. During my residency in orthopaedic surgery, a distinguished professor visited our institution.  In accordance with the...
Account #66

Account #66

Triumph II

Editor’s Note:  A wonderful story of determination and resilience that was necessary to obtain an orthopaedic education.  It culminated in triumph and a meaningful career. “I was an anglophone thrown into a francophone pond.”  This occurred during my training. As a...
Account #65

Account #65

Revelations II

Editor’s Note:  It is always a pleasure to include words of wisdom gleaned from a long career. “Would I do my career over in the same way?  No, I would not.  I have learned many lessons from doing things wrong.”  Let me share my revelations with you: College women who...
Account #64

Account #64

Lessons from a Career II

Editor’s Note:  These cases stories indicate that clinical skills, attention to detail  and good judgement remain key to quality patient care.  The lessons delineated here are priceless and timeless! Case number one: “The chief of a local Indian tribe came to me for a...
Account #63

Account #63

Career Enhancing Experiences II

Editor’s Note: It is a privilege to record the stories and ideas of one of our living heroes. “In my day, nothing was a ‘given’ for a woman. There were lots of career hurdles and that was how life was. It was harder for us as women. I have great empathy for all in the...