Emily D WoolcockDr. Emily Woolcock is an internationally recognized surgeon, speaker, 3x best-selling author, mentor, wife and mother. She is among the country's most well-known and respected board-certified orthopaedic surgeons. Dr. Woolcock's own personal experiene is the inspiration for this book. She recalls the emotions surrounding the first time she met a physician that looked like her. That encounter fueled her aspirations. She relieves that experience every time she recognizes the look of awe on the faces of young African-American patients. She finds it humbling to be thought of as a trailblazer. For this reason, she has been an active mentor in the lives of young adults seeking a career in medicine. Read More Read Less