Account #79

Account #79

Editor’s Note: This account describes a courageous struggle with an affliction that can take the life of young people, especially women. “I had a serious eating disorder which began in college when I was a Division One athlete.  There was significant stress, and I had...
Boneyard #66

Boneyard #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 #55

Account #55

Editor’s Note: A major professional challenge and how it was addressed. It is easy to say that it was the hardest case of my life. I was well along in the pregnancy of my first child and was on call at the worst trauma hospital in the city. The patient was a woman...