Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Beyond the Scalpel: Life Lessons from Eminent Orthopedic Surgeons

Beyond the Scalpel: Life Lessons from Eminent Orthopedic Surgeons

Bonner, Kevin F.

Hardcover

Medical Reference

PREORDER - Expected ship date May 24, 2027

ISBN10: 1394428766
ISBN13: 9781394428762
Publisher: Wiley
Published: May 24 2027
Language: English

Excellence in one domain does not guarantee fulfillment in others.

Surgical training teaches how to operate. It does not teach how to live. Beyond the Scalpel: Life Lessons from 100+ Eminent Orthopedic Surgeons is an anthology of candid, non-clinical essays from prominent orthopedic surgeons who have spent decades at the very top of their profession, each reflecting on what they wish they had known earlier with a perspective only time can provide.

Each contributor writes in their own voice; sharing short, personal stories not found anywhere else. Topics range from mentorship & leadership to burnout, sacrifice, and work-life balance. These are not clinical case reports, but honest accounts of mistakes acknowledged, priorities reconsidered, and a quiet body of wisdom earned across decades of practice in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine for the next generation.

Readers will find:

  • Introspective vignettes on how career decisions shaped contributors' personal lives and identities
  • Reflections on burnout, regret, and sacrifice from surgeons at the height of their profession
  • Guidance on mentorship and leadership extending beyond the operating room
  • Perspectives on balancing family & the demands of training, practice, and academic advancement
  • Lessons that carry across specialties, career stages, and generations of physicians

Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, residents, fellows, and medical students considering surgical careers will find a mentorship resource that addresses what formal training rarely covers. Physicians across all specialties seeking perspective on leadership, resilience, and intentional career choices will also benefit and gain a chance to make more deliberate choices, and to live with less regret.

Also in

Medical Reference

View All