Happy Belated Birthday Linda R.

[Shari]

Happy Birthday Linda,

Hope you had a good one, you deserve it. One of my sister's is the same day.

I hope you know how much you are respected and appreciated here on this great, safe and comforting "second home"!!!

Best Wishes,
Shari

[jrnyc]

I'd like to second that "happy birthday" to you, Linda...with many thanks for all you do for this forum & all who write to it....hope you celebrated royally...

jess

[JenniferG]

Happy Birthday Linda. And thanks for all the excellent advice and information you impart to us on this forum, which is invaluable.

[Pooka1]

I, too, want to wish you a Happy Birthday, Linda!

Hope you had a great day.

sharon

[debbei]

I hope you had a great birthday Linda.

[LindaRacine]

Thanks very much everyone.

I gave myself a great gift this year. On my birthday, I was offered, and accepted, the position of Staff Research Associate at the UCSF Orthopaedic Spine center. The change in career will require a vow of poverty, but I feel like the passion I have for the job will offset the big decrease in pay. I'll start sometime in January, and will specifically be working on the Spinal Deformity Study Group outcome studies.

--Linda

[Ballet Mom]

That's great news Linda! Congratulations! Will you be working on analyses for surgical outcomes of different procedures, or other things, such as bracing outcomes, as well?

Happy late birthday also

[Doodles]

Linda--
That is quite a gift. Congrats on new position and being able to give us more outstanding information. Happy Birthday too! Janet

[JenniferG]

That position is perfect for you Linda. I hope it brings you many years of satisfaction.

[Pooka1]

Linda congratulations!

I think you bring so much knowledge to the table and will contribute much to the effort.

[LindaRacine]

Thanks everyone...

BalletMom, I'll be working on the Spinal Deformity Study Group, which is a multi-center, multi-national, umbrella for many ongoing studies. If you do a PubMed search, you can see some of the research that has already been published. The main focus at UCSF is on Adult Deformity Outcomes, both surgical and non-surgical. However, I believe I'll also be trying to work with the pediatric deformity group to get kids enrolled (which would, obviously, include bracing).

Regards,
Linda

[debbei]

What a perfect job for you Linda. Being happy with your job is such a blessing.

[Vali]

Happy Birthday, i hope you had a great day. Congratulations on your new postion. Will you still be moderating this forum? I haven't been here long, but commenced reading this site back in January. Your knowledge and helpful advice is second to none in my opinion and for this i thank you. Once again best wishes.

[loves to skate]

Thanks very much everyone.

I gave myself a great gift this year. On my birthday, I was offered, and accepted, the position of Staff Research Associate at the UCSF Orthopaedic Spine center. The change in career will require a vow of poverty, but I feel like the passion I have for the job will offset the big decrease in pay. I'll start sometime in January, and will specifically be working on the Spinal Deformity Study Group outcome studies.

--Linda

Congratulations Linda. The job sounds very interesting and is obviously right up your alley. Why the pay decrease? Is it because it's a research job? Once they find out that they can't get along without you, maybe they will give you a bonus. I guess you won't be holding your breath.
I worked in medical all of my life and it was a vow of poverty, but was very rewarding. I always said I was volunteering my time.

Happy belated birthday.

Sally

[LindaRacine]

Happy Birthday, i hope you had a great day. Congratulations on your new postion. Will you still be moderating this forum? I haven't been here long, but commenced reading this site back in January. Your knowledge and helpful advice is second to none in my opinion and for this i thank you. Once again best wishes.

Yes, I intend to continue moderating. Thanks!