Editor’s Note: Valuable food for thought. There seems to be a lot of discussion about female orthopaedic residents and surgeons being mistaken for other health care professions such as nurses or physical therapists. This just doesn’t happen to me anymore or I don’t...
Editor’s Note: This account describes the self-injurious side of silence. As I mentally prepared for my residency, I was aware that I might experience sexual harassment from my instructors. As a PGY I and II, I wasn’t prepared for it coming from a senior orthopaedic...
Editor’s Note: A lovely realization about the potentials included in professional life. I was repeatedly told during my residency days that “It is hard to have a family.” I never once had a female mentor say, “It’s totally fine.” My husband says, “If you want to make...
Editor’s Note: An uplifting example followed by a reminder of harsh reality. During my career, I have aspired to change the face of orthopaedics and to defy stereotypes. My method was to offer opportunity to underrepresented minorities who had the aptitude to succeed....
Editor’s Note: This account discusses the positive benefits that participation in sports can bring to one’s professional training and life. Looking back, I wish some things had been different, but I would make no major changes to my career in orthopaedic surgery. I do...
