Personal Perspective: Lessons to my 31-year-old self. You will find your voice and your purpose as a woman in orthopaedic surgery.
Last week I was invited to address the graduating class of orthopaedic residents at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. The invitation came from Ronald Lindsey, MD, and his longtime colleague, Zbigniew Gugala, MD, PhD. Just 21 years ago, I received my diploma from Dr. Lindsey, who was the chair of my department. I was 31, the year was 2003, I was short on, I decided to frame my thoughts as a letter to my 31-year-old self.
I see now that 31-year-old me was still learning to be a baby surgeon. I was learning how to learn the art of medicine and surgery. I grappled with the understanding that I would not please everyone, and that putting patients first did not and does not mean always making them like me or the care that is correct for them. I had the hubris of youth, I thought that I would influence the delivery of healthcare and protect my sphere from the encroachment of corporate medicine.
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