Family or Career—Must We Choose?
The American Journal of Orthopedics. 2014 January;43(1):E28-E29
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I am a wife, a mother of two, and a career-driven woman. As both my husband and I are orthopedic surgeons, balancing family and work has been a challenge. I have
always prided myself on my dedication to work, ability to complete tasks, multitasking capabilities, and interpersonal skills. I am ambitious, conscientious, and detail-oriented. I am also healthy, or I was until a recent setback.