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Behind the White Coat Five questions with William Hakeos, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon and President of the Henry Ford Medical Group Alumni Association
Dr. Hakeos with a 2018 Outstanding Resident Award winner (left), and at work.
Being a doctor is more than just a job. Behind the White Coat asks Henry Ford Health System physicians and alumni to tell us what makes their career special—and why they do what they do. Behind the White Coat: Why did you become a physician? Dr. Hakeos: I became a physician because of my dad. He was sick a lot when I was growing up, and we spent a lot of time in hospitals visiting him and wondering what was going to happen. I began to see what an impact physicians can have on patients and their families. I was struck by their ability to connect with people and meet them at their needs. Ultimately, I was grateful for the care he received, and intrigued by the opportunity to do that myself. What is the proudest moment of your career so far? A few years ago, I was voted by residents as the Outstanding Teacher for their graduating class. It was an honor to be chosen out of all the distinguished people here. To be recognized by residents I’ve worked with and spent time with and to know that I was impactful and helpful in their careers—that really was my proudest moment. What do you do in your role as President of the Henry Ford Medical Group Alumni Association? Personally, I did my training here at Henry Ford, and I am proud to work here. I enjoy finding ways to celebrate what a great opportunity it is to train here, what it means for our careers. With the Alumni Association, I try to help identify and develop that same pride among others. Another part is trying to find ways we can support our current residents and faculty members and acknowledge and celebrate those who were here before us. What projects are you working on, or what are you most excited for in the next year or so? I’m especially excited about two things: 1.) Working with the wellness department to continue to develop the Henry Ford Star awards for current residents. Recipients are those who go above and beyond the call of duty in service or care for patients, or behind the scenes to support fellow physicians and residents. We’re proud to recognize residents for what they do, and I am committed to continuing to find ways to let them know that we are here for them, understand their challenges, and are trying our best to support them. 2.) The Henry Ford Medical Group Alumni Association Jubilee in October 2020. I’ve been excited for the opportunity to work with Kathleen Yaremchuk, M.D. and the chairs council and Board of Governors to celebrate Henry Ford and its impact on the lives of patients here, as well as the careers of our physicians and colleagues. It will be a wonderful event. |
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