Resident Physician Stories

The Career Choices of Dr. Robert Lampard

My medical story is not the usual one. Perhaps that is why I was added to the list of 50. In my case it has both vocational and avocational elements to it. Notwithstanding, a reader researching medical career paths would find my book on Alberta’s Medical History. Young and lusty and full of Life a worthwhile reference as well, as it outlines the lives and careers of 35 prominent Alberta physicians and their significant contributions to medicine in Alberta and Canada.

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Building Bones, Building People: Dr. Robert Perlau on a Life in Medicine

Dr. Robert Perlau’s journey into medicine began in Grade 12, inspired by a love of science, first aid at swimming classes, and, somewhat unexpectedly, the character B.J. Hunnicutt from MASH. “I chose Orthopedic Surgery a bit later, after completing a two-year family medicine residency and working as a rural GP for one year,” he explains. Surgical rotations as an intern drew him increasingly to the field. “It was a natural fit for me since my Dad was a house builder and orthopedics has a lot in common with carpentry.

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Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti: Leading with Compassion, Data and Bold Ideas

One of Dr. Francescutti’s proudest accomplishment has been his commitment to speaking up for what’s right. “Whether it was advocating for safer roads, creating Bridge Healing for our homeless patients, or demanding accountability in leadership roles - I always believed that physicians have a duty to speak up, even when it’s inconvenient. Especially when it’s inconvenient.

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