With four children and a stressful job, organizing cannot be emphasized enough. If it organizes, I use it! To start: Calendar! Try to share your calendar with your assistants, children’s care taker, and spouse. It is difficult to tell everyone a change of plans throughout the day and much easier to switch it on anContinue reading "Working Surgeon Mom’s Organizational Tips"
The Power of Teammates- Both On and Off the Field
Teammates can be a great support system, not only in sports, but in life, too. Ahhh, I remember my lacrosse career fondly--the days of preparing for that big game, practicing with your best friends, and celebrating the huge wins and the tough losses. We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Duke Lacrosse this weekend andContinue reading "The Power of Teammates- Both On and Off the Field"
The Travails of a Duke Chemistry Major
Majoring in Chemistry definitely isn't for everyone. With the latest international news of Duke Chemistry Professor Paul Modrich winning a Nobel Prize for research in “mismatch DNA repair,” I decided to reflect on being a chemistry major at Duke University. Majoring in chemistry at Duke is probably most known for enticing 300 people toContinue reading "The Travails of a Duke Chemistry Major"
Should Your Teenager Have a High School Job?
How important is a high school job? There has always been an ongoing debate on whether high school kids should be working. On one side, many parents think that children should focus on their studies in high school in order to excel. On the other hand, it can be debated that high school jobs teachContinue reading "Should Your Teenager Have a High School Job?"
What is the best running surface?
Where would I be without runners? If running wasn’t such a popular activity, my orthopaedic office would be quiet and I wouldn’t get to hear who is training for which marathon! Runners of all types, sprinters, long distance runners, marathoners and triathletes need to focus on their running surfaces every time in order to stayContinue reading "What is the best running surface?"
Work Life Balance as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Part 1
A positive work-life balance is something every working mom should strive for. I recently gave a lecture and demonstration for the Perry Initiative, which encourages high school and college students to explore the field of orthopaedic surgery and biomedical engineering. My lecture was on Work Life Balance, good choice as I do have four childrenContinue reading "Work Life Balance as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Part 1"
How to Create Well-Rounded Young Athletes
We all want to create well-rounded athletic children, and can do that by avoiding early sports specialization. As a parent, orthopaedic surgeon, coach, team physician and fitness advisor, I keep up-to-date with the latest on youth sports. After all, it is my job! There is a lot of chatter these days, backed by research onContinue reading "How to Create Well-Rounded Young Athletes"
What is a Rotator Cuff?
To prevent rotator cuff injuries, one must first know what a rotator cuff is. Everyday I work with many patients who have tested the limits of their rotator cuff. It is a term frequently talked about by tennis players, baseball players, Cross Fit athletes and anyone playing an overhead sport. The term comes in manyContinue reading "What is a Rotator Cuff?"
How to De-Stress at work
Sometimes, it’s important to de-stress while on the job. After operating at 11 pm on a Saturday, I was thinking about the ways I try to de-stress when I am “on-call”, or taking care of orthopaedic emergencies during non-business hours. In our field, as in many others, it helps to walk into the operating roomContinue reading "How to De-Stress at work"
Long Flights: How to Decrease the Risk of Blood Clots
Blood clots are a big risk on long flights. Luckily, they are preventable. As an orthopaedic surgeon, one medical condition we are always trying to prevent is a blood clot. Not only are blood clots not very fun, but unfortunately they can also be fatal. An article in the Guardian, A British Daily newspaper, broughtContinue reading "Long Flights: How to Decrease the Risk of Blood Clots"