This is so beautiful. Congratulations, Dr. Hwang and thank you for the wonderful work you do for all of us.
Hwang is also the first female Chief of Breast Surgery at Duke University Hospital, but she said she hopes to inspire others to find their passion and then succeed.
“It’s very much an honor. But I think, for every person that’s on the list, there are hundreds of others who could have easily qualified and have done equally as interesting, fascinating and rewarding work.”
The breast cancer surgeon, researcher, professor and mother of three said she believes anyone is capable of achieving if motivated by the right things.
She said her success today is a combination of hard work and luck. When she started her residency, there was no template for female doctors. Read more via wral.com.