Honor, Truth, Duty ... And a Touch of Grace: Dr. Jay Wellons ’87, Discusses His New Book and His Job As a Neurosurgeon
Summary: <p>Not only is he the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is recognized as one of the nation’s top neurologists, Dr. Jay Wellons, a 1987 graduate of McCallie, is now a best-selling author.</p> <p>His book, <em>All that Moves Us: A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients, And Their Stories of Grace and Resilience</em>, was released to positive reviews and strong sales this fall.</p> <p>In November, Dr. Wellons visited McCallie for the first time in several years, meeting students in English and Science classes as well as speaking in Chapel. He also took time to record a podcast with his fellow ’87 classmate, Head of School Lee Burns. The two talk about Dr. Wellons’ two careers as a surgeon and a writer and about how much Christian Grace has played in those careers.</p> <p>The podcast is the latest episode of McCallie’s Stories from the Ridge podcast series. </p> <p>Also, Dr. Wellons’ Chapel talk can be viewed <a href="https://youtu.be/bkSLXedglU4" target="_blank">here</a> and a news story on his visit to campus can be read <a href="https://www.mccallie.org/news/news-details/~board/news-from-the-ridge/post/pediatric-neurosurgeon-and-author-jay-wellons-87-speaks-to-students-in-chapel" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Dr. Wellons’ book, <em>All that Moves Us: A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients, And Their Stories of Grace and Resilience</em>, published by Random House, is available from all major booksellers.</p>
