Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, for having a grueling training process and incredibly arduous schedule, and for requiring a good deal of personal sacrifice in order to meet the demands of the profession. It’s one of the longest residency programs, ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated February 19, 2026 by Amy Rakowczyk
In my last column, I touched on some commonly chosen medical specialties and hopefully cleared up some confusion on what they do, their day to day responsibilities, and career opportunities after residency training. I remember ... Read more
Adelle
Updated February 19, 2026 by Adelle
Reasons women should not pursue surgery discredited Before I even started medical school, I knew I wanted to be a surgeon. However—before I even started medical school—I had multiple people tell me all the reasons ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Kara Hessel
The Tutor The People Interview Series is an ongoing discussion with people from all walks of life within the medical field. During this series, we speak with premeds, med students, doctors, residents, and more to ... Read more
Tutor The People
Updated August 16, 2022 by Tutor The People
While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a few stood out for being exceptionally inspiring. Dr. Lisa Lattanza’s lecture, “How to Be a Successful Female Surgeon”, was one ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Barston
John Jaureguito shares his thoughts on the field of orthopaedic surgery and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer