Testimonials from Previous Residents
"As I began my search for my orthotics residency, there were a few things in particular I was looking for. I knew I was interested in working with the pediatric population and I was hoping to work and learn in a larger hospital setting where there would be a lot of opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration. Lurie Children’s Hospital checked both of those boxes immediately, but the one main thing I was looking for in a residency was enthusiastic mentorship. From my very first interaction with the faculty at Lurie Children’s, I knew I would find what I was looking for. I feel very lucky for the opportunity to work with so many experienced clinicians, each of whom are eager to teach. Bryan and the rest of the staff here at Lurie Children’s have worked hard to facilitate a productive learning environment for orthotic residents, and I surprise myself with how much I have learned here so far. From the beginning of my residency, I have been treated and respected as a colleague, and have never felt like a burden to the department. As I continue to gain autonomy in my practice this year and throughout my career in O&P, I am thankful to have gotten my start at Lurie Children’s Hospital!” - Kimberly Rowe
“I knew early on in my orthotic and prosthetic career that I wanted a pediatric focused orthotic residency, and my residency experience at Lurie Children’s Hospital far exceeded my expectations. From the moment I met the clinical, technical, and administrative staff in the Orthotics and Prosthetics Department, I felt like a valued member of their team. While I was challenged and pushed outside of my comfort zone on a daily basis, I was always treated with the same respect as an experienced clinician. Lurie Children’s emphasizes a collaborative work environment not only between clinicians but also between departments, and I loved being able to learn from and collaborate treatment plans with skilled surgeons, nurses, and therapists. I learned and grew clinically, professionally, and personally more than I could have imagined in just one year. My experience with Lurie Children’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Department gave me the unique opportunity to join a cohesive group of clinical professionals who put their patients first with every clinical decision and being a part of this family was one of the best career decisions I could have made.” - Stella Thai