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.
Wow, what an inspiring story! I have to admit, if I were her, I probably would've been tempted a few times to "spill" my credentials to those who were rude.....what a great lady!
nervousnurse, ASN
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Wow, what an inspiring story! I have to admit, if I were her, I probably would've been tempted a few times to "spill" my credentials to those who were rude.....what a great lady!