Cook Islander becomes first Pacific female orthopaedic surgeon

Cook Islander becomes first Pacific female orthopaedic surgeon

“Whenever I meet Pacific or Māori patients and families, I am reminded of why it is important for me to be here, being able to connect and optimise care for our patients” – Dr Ailsa Wilson. Photo: Supplied The medical fraternity have recognised Dr Ailsa Wilson as New Zealand’s first Pacific female orthopaedic surgeon.  Orthopaedics focuses on disorders in the musculoskeletal system and Dr Wilson, who was a recipient of the Dr Joe Williams schola…