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...
Editor’s Note: This account illustrates what change looks like. “This is a great time to be a woman in orthopaedics. I love what I do.” I have always been a goal-oriented person. Because of my participation in athletics, I had an opportunity to learn about the...
Editor’s Note: Useful information for women to consider when conversing with men in the workplace and in life. “I had gone to a lecture sponsored by the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society on ‘Breaking the Glass Ceiling’.” It outlined the differences in intent behind...
Editor’s Note: Important personal revelations. “I did not realize I was gay until halfway through my training program. For the rest of my training and the first half of my career, I put considerable energy into hiding who I was. The current generation can’t fathom...
Editor’s Note: A lovely account that gives credit to patients and their families for inspiring a stimulating and gratifying career. “I went from being ‘the worst resident who had ever lived during my home institution-based orthopaedic rotations to being the best...
