Account #52

Account #52

Work-Life Integration

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...
Account #51

Account #51

Orthopaedic Culture

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....
Account #49

Account #49

Truths Learned

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...
Account # 48

Account # 48

Career Enhancing Experiences

Editor’s Note: This is an insightful description of the ingredients necessary to build an orthopaedic surgeon. It also describes the beauty inherent in the craft. I had been educated in the arts and had the manual dexterity of an artist, yet I did not see art as a...
Account #47

Account #47

Responsibility Never Ends

Editor’s Note: An account written entirely by the interviewee. It is a pleasure to include it. The last two weeks have been encroached upon by a funky Southern fog, which has blighted the bright, crisp days of tropical sunshine that I have become accustomed to. On...