Dr Annette Holian is an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon at Monash Medical Centre. She is also a Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Councillor, Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain, and the president-elect of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. Hear about what inspired her decision to study medicine, the challenges of looking after her first child during medical school and applying for the orthopaedic training program. We also delve into her work in Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Afghanistan, journaling and taking opportunities as they come.