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When I checked into my new job in Radiology (not that long ago) I was assisted by the Departmental Secretary. She was a very nice lady and I would often look forward to seeing her in my daily rounds.

A few weeks ago we had a going away party for her and I was sad to see her go. I thought she was moving on to a better job when I learned that she was returning to her training slot as an OB-GYN Resident. OMG! (short for "Oh My God" for those of you who have asked) - Our departmental secretary was a physician!

I have since learned that this fine young lady had lost both her brothers in the Twin Towers collapse on 9-11. She dropped out of her medical residency program to help care for both her brothers' children and vowed she would return to complete her training. She took the job as a departmental secretary in radiology to remain close to health care and at the same time be able to take care of her nephews and mourn the loss of both her brothers.

Not once since I have known her did she ever invoke "I am a Doctor" in any situation where people disrespected her because she was "only a secretary." She always carried about her work doing the best she could with the best attitude imaginable.

"T" has now left the department to rejoin a OB-GYN Residency Program who has accepted her back. I will miss her tremendously and the joy she brought to my life for the short time I knew her. She has certainly provided me a very fine example to follow when I face adversity in my life.

So here is to you "T", may you be successful and joyful in all your endeavors. But then again I already know that you are.

-HBS

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Specializes in ER.

Wow, rock on T! May she do well.

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

With an attitude like that, she WILL do well!! :) :) Kudos to her, what a graceful,caring, intelligent lady.

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This is an awesome story, thank you for sharing your experience with us and I am glad that everything has worked out for "T" during this very trying time in her life.

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Wow!

What a wonderful, courageous person!

Wishing her all the best!

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Specializes in LTC, CPR instructor, First aid instructor..

God bless "T."

She sounds like a one-in-a-million person. And it's refreshing to know that she is in med school. She will make a wonderful caring Physician.

Thank you for your story. I can see why you will miss her. Hopefully she will continue some contact with you.

Fran:nurse:

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Specializes in Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care.

Wow! What an inspiration! I'm sure she will make an exceptional physician. God Bless her!

Thanks for sharing the story. :)

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This special lady will one day be a very special and caring physician. Her patients will receive the best of care.

Thanks for the story, I needed it today.

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Many Thanks for the kind words. Very much appreciated.

-HBS

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What an incredible story. You must feel blessed to have known such a person. Thank you for sharing.

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What a great story. She shounds like a she will make an awsome doc. Tell her there are plently of jobs in California for great OB/GYN. Our hospital would take her.

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Specializes in Jack of all trades, and still learning.

Gives me goosebumps reading her story. One very special lady: a "quiet achiever". With that much compassion, I'm sure "bedside manner" will come easily to her.

More power to her, and may she excel in everything she aims for She truly deserves to.

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