Responsibility Never Ends

Responsibility Never Ends

Editor’s Note: This essay is written by Claudia Thomas, MD, one of our orthopaedic legends.  Also see her video interview on the “Living Icons” page.   Responsibility Never Ends. The last two weeks have been encroached upon by a funky Southern fog,...
Yes, I Am The Surgeon

Yes, I Am The Surgeon

Editor’s Note:  This essay was written by Lattisha Bilbrew, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and best-selling author.  It is an informative and inspiring piece. “Yes, I Am The Surgeon.” I’ve said it three times before noon today.  Once, to the nurse who called me “honey” while...
To All My Fellow Single Working Moms

To All My Fellow Single Working Moms

Editor’s Note:  This essay was written by Adrienne Towsen, MD, orthopaedic surgeon, mother, and accomplished international ballroom dancer.  It is a source of inspiration. This is Dedicated To All Single Working Moms and Single Parents Out There. Let me show you...
Training Should Stretch You

Training Should Stretch You

Editor’s Note: This candid essay was written by Olawunmi Adewole, MD who is a general surgery resident in Nigeria. She is also a wife and mother.  Her wise words are applicable across the surgical specialties and are especially true for training in orthopaedic...
Don’t Be Silenced

Don’t Be Silenced

From the Editor:  Some advice I hope you won’t need.  But, if you see fit to file a complaint about a policy, an institution, a repetitive wrongdoing, or a colleague AND a retaliatory lawsuit is filed against you or your institution, do not allow yourself to be...