Spine
Inspiring young women to pursue careers in orthopedics: 5 points on Dr. Kate McCarthy’s goal
By Megan Wood
Orthopedic spine surgeon Kate McCarthy, MD, of Arkansas Specialty Orthopaedics in Little Rock, strives to interest young women in orthopedics through the Perry Initiative, according to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
Here are five points to note:
1. Dr. McCarthy hopes to expose young women to the field of orthopedics, which is only 7 percent female.