Essays
This volume contains essays written by the storyteller herself rather than by the editor, following an interview, as was done in the previous volumes.
Here are the guidelines:
- Choose to write about one experience from your training or professional life be it positive, negative, inspirational, career altering, etc., or an orthopaedic cultural issue you feel passionate about.
- Describe the topic in detail and how you feel/felt about it.
- Note what you learned and how it may influence others.
- Include no names of people, places, training programs or professional practices.
- Write it in less than 1000 words
Please send your account or questions to the editor at zillmer.debra@gmail.com.
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...
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...
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....
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...