National Doctors Day

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Dr. Cynthia L. Emory

Happy National Doctors Day!

Today, we honor the incredible dedication and hard work of all the amazing doctors out there who tirelessly care for others. As interior designers, we understand the importance of creating healing environments that support both patients and medical professionals. Thank you, doctors, for your unwavering commitment to keeping us healthy and safe!

This Doctors Day, we want to celebrate someone who was and is an integral role in the new Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Cloverdale Surgery Center, Dr. Cynthia L. Emory.

Viibe had the honor of collaborating with Dr. Emory on the new Cloverdale Surgery Center interiors. Her wealth of knowledge and input proved to be invaluable through the development of the design and functionality of both public and patient spaces. Dr. Emory’s journey as a women in the male dominated field of orthopedic surgery serves as an inspiration to us all. Her perseverance and dedication has broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of diverse medical professionals. We celebrate Dr. Emory’s remarkable achievements and commend her for her outstanding contributions to healthcare and beyond.

See below for insight into Dr. Cynthia Emory’s journey to the medical profession:

“My interest in medicine began from an early mentor – my 7th grade science teacher, Ms. Sparrow.  I was in an advanced science/math curriculum, and she told me that I should think about a future in science. In high school I took an independent study in anatomy & physiology as well as one in biomechanics and liked them both, so I went to the career center and did one of those computer tests that spits out a bunch of jobs.  Orthopaedics and physical therapy were both on there, so I thought about orthopaedics.  There were no doctors in my family, and I never had an injury, so I didn’t really know much about orthopaedics, and specifically had no idea that only 6% of practicing orthopaedic surgeons were women. I liked the idea of a profession that would be challenging, rewarding, and grounded in lifelong learning, and having such a direct impact on patients’ lives is truly a privilege.  

While I was at UGA I became more involved with exercise physiology and volunteered at the local hospital; eventually I was able to observe my first surgery – a hip replacement.  I wasn’t used to the gown and mask and actually got lightheaded and had to sit down.  Despite that, I thought it was fascinating.  My interest continued through medical school, and I matched into the orthopaedic surgery program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.  I started my residency wanting to do sports medicine, like my mentors from medical school, but during my 2nd year of residency I learned about a subspecialty called orthopaedic oncology and fell in love with it. I enjoyed the challenge of the surgeries, the variability of conditions and patients, and being able to establish long-term relationships with my patients. After fellowship I returned to Wake Forest to join the faculty and have been here ever since. In addition to my interest in patient care and surgery, I also found the business side of medicine interesting. 

I’m good at problem solving, identifying root causes of problems, and communicating, so these skills afforded early leadership opportunities for me such as medical director and Vice Chair.  I became chair of the department in 2023 and have really enjoyed my new role as a health system leader. In addition to my role in orthopaedics, I also serve on our Perioperative Executive Committee, which is a group of people in surgical services who oversee daily operations and strategic planning for surgical growth in the Wake market. I’ve enjoyed being part of the Cloverdale Surgery Center planning process – from reviewing architectural plans to outlining which surgical services will be featured there. For us to be successful we need to understand the needs of our community, anticipate technologic advances for the next few decades, and create a cost effective and efficient site for surgical services that focuses on patient outcomes, safety, and experience. I’m so excited to witness the construction of this much anticipated surgery center and can’t wait to begin taking care of my patients there next year.”

2024-04-02

National Doctors Day

Dr. Cynthia L. Emory

Happy National Doctors Day!

Today, we honor the incredible dedication and hard work of all the amazing doctors out there who tirelessly care for others. As interior designers, we understand the importance of creating healing environments that support both patients and medical professionals. Thank you, doctors, for your unwavering commitment to keeping us healthy and safe!

This Doctors Day, we want to celebrate someone who was and is an integral role in the new Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Cloverdale Surgery Center, Dr. Cynthia L. Emory.

Viibe had the honor of collaborating with Dr. Emory on the new Cloverdale Surgery Center interiors. Her wealth of knowledge and input proved to be invaluable through the development of the design and functionality of both public and patient spaces. Dr. Emory’s journey as a women in the male dominated field of orthopedic surgery serves as an inspiration to us all. Her perseverance and dedication has broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of diverse medical professionals. We celebrate Dr. Emory’s remarkable achievements and commend her for her outstanding contributions to healthcare and beyond.

See below for insight into Dr. Cynthia Emory’s journey to the medical profession:

“My interest in medicine began from an early mentor – my 7th grade science teacher, Ms. Sparrow.  I was in an advanced science/math curriculum, and she told me that I should think about a future in science. In high school I took an independent study in anatomy & physiology as well as one in biomechanics and liked them both, so I went to the career center and did one of those computer tests that spits out a bunch of jobs.  Orthopaedics and physical therapy were both on there, so I thought about orthopaedics.  There were no doctors in my family, and I never had an injury, so I didn’t really know much about orthopaedics, and specifically had no idea that only 6% of practicing orthopaedic surgeons were women. I liked the idea of a profession that would be challenging, rewarding, and grounded in lifelong learning, and having such a direct impact on patients’ lives is truly a privilege.  

While I was at UGA I became more involved with exercise physiology and volunteered at the local hospital; eventually I was able to observe my first surgery – a hip replacement.  I wasn’t used to the gown and mask and actually got lightheaded and had to sit down.  Despite that, I thought it was fascinating.  My interest continued through medical school, and I matched into the orthopaedic surgery program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.  I started my residency wanting to do sports medicine, like my mentors from medical school, but during my 2nd year of residency I learned about a subspecialty called orthopaedic oncology and fell in love with it. I enjoyed the challenge of the surgeries, the variability of conditions and patients, and being able to establish long-term relationships with my patients. After fellowship I returned to Wake Forest to join the faculty and have been here ever since. In addition to my interest in patient care and surgery, I also found the business side of medicine interesting. 

I’m good at problem solving, identifying root causes of problems, and communicating, so these skills afforded early leadership opportunities for me such as medical director and Vice Chair.  I became chair of the department in 2023 and have really enjoyed my new role as a health system leader. In addition to my role in orthopaedics, I also serve on our Perioperative Executive Committee, which is a group of people in surgical services who oversee daily operations and strategic planning for surgical growth in the Wake market. I’ve enjoyed being part of the Cloverdale Surgery Center planning process – from reviewing architectural plans to outlining which surgical services will be featured there. For us to be successful we need to understand the needs of our community, anticipate technologic advances for the next few decades, and create a cost effective and efficient site for surgical services that focuses on patient outcomes, safety, and experience. I’m so excited to witness the construction of this much anticipated surgery center and can’t wait to begin taking care of my patients there next year.”