Specialty Café

Orthopedic Surgery


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Is it true that you need to be big and buff to be an Orthopedic Surgeon? Dr. Scott Westberg, FRCSC & Dr. Kirsten Hickie (PGY5) debunk this assumption (spoiler alert....no!). They open up to Emily Wu about their passion for Orthopedic Surgery. They talk about kinship, collaboration, team work... and how they found 'their people' in this broad specialty (an important consideration when chosing your specialty). You'll learn loads about residency in Alberta, and the fulfilling realties of a hugely diverse practice in the Yukon. This discussion focuses on the humanity, joy, and humility that live alongside this beautiful specialty. You can hear the respect our guests have for each other, for medicine, and for their patients. After all, what could be more gratifying than the immediate correction of a mechanical issue that ultimately improve's your patient's life! Fun fact: ortho (straight) pedic (child)
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Specialty CaféBy Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada


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