AANA Oral History Collection-Drs. Denver Stanfield & William Stetson

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Video Summary

In the video transcript, Bill Stetson, an ANNA member, interviews his long-time friend and fellow ANNA member, Denny Stanfield. They discuss their experiences with ANNA, highlighting the camaraderie and friendships developed through the organization. Denny reflects on his journey into orthopedic surgery, influenced by a mentor during his time as a hospital corpsman in the Navy. He emphasizes the importance of getting involved with ANNA for arthroscopists, mentioning the educational benefits, networking opportunities, and overall support provided by the association. Denny shares insights on navigating challenging cases, the value of labs and education, and the rewarding aspects of being an orthopedic surgeon. He encourages new members to join ANNA, stressing the wealth of resources and connections available in the organization. The conversation concludes with a mutual appreciation for the relationships and learnings gained through their involvement with ANNA.

Keywords

ANNA member

camaraderie

orthopedic surgery

mentorship

networking opportunities

challenging cases

resources

connections