Account #66
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
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
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
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...