Heather Logghe, MD is helping change the world by reaching out to surgeons around the world (including veterinary surgeons), asking them to send pictures for her #ILookLikeASurgeon campaign. Her goal is to help end stereotypes surrounding what skilled medical professionals look like. Her astoundingly hard work encouraging people to participate has made this a global phenomenon. You can learn more about the #ILookLikeASurgeon campaign through her blog Allies for Health or on her twitter page.
I love this picture because I feel it shows that even though I am a true professional, it is my love and joy that makes me such a compassionate and careful surgeon for animals. I feel like I look girly in this picture but that femininity is also what telegraphs how much I love and care for my patients. I am young and when I walk into a room people are often surprised, but I’ve come to find it fun to exceed people’s expectations and dispel their stereotypes.
Lisa Robinson of Lovesome Photography took his astounding photograph and allowed me to use it with her permission.
Cyndie, you are a joy of a person to know! Anyone who reads your blog or meets you will know in an instant how compassionate & talented you are at your job! Countless fur babies & their families are lucky to have you!