Sharing Experiences, Lessons Learned from My Own Medical Leave

by Julie L. Wei, MD •

But I’m not alone. As I face my future, I plan to choose myself, my marriage, my health, and my life first. I’m so grateful that, at age 51, I still may have much life left to live, regardless of whether or not I’m a surgeon.

Dr. Wei is chair of otolaryngology education for the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She is also an associate editor on the ENTtoday editorial advisory board.