
Paula Ferrada’s journey to becoming a leading trauma surgeon at Inova Health is one of resilience, determination, and a passion for healing. Born in Colombia, she was inspired by her father, a highly respected trauma surgeon and a founding member of the Panamerican Trauma Society. From a young age, her ambition was clear—to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a surgeon in the United States. However, as an immigrant, the path to achieving this dream was anything but straightforward. https://theciotoday.com/