Debi Thomas
Debi Thomas
Debi Thomas (pronounced DEH-bee THOM-as) is a former American figure skater and practicing orthopedic surgeon. She is best known for her achievements in the field of figure skating, where she became the 1986 World champion and the 1988 Olympic bronze medalist.
Etymology
The name Debi is a variant of Deborah, a Hebrew name meaning "bee". Thomas is a common surname of Greek origin, derived from the Aramaic personal name תאומא /tɑʔwmɑʔ/, meaning "twin".
Career
Debi Thomas started her career in figure skating at a young age. She won both the U.S. national title and the World Championships in 1986. In 1988, she competed in the Winter Olympics, where she won a bronze medal.
After retiring from figure skating, Thomas pursued a career in medicine. She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Charles R. Drew University.
Related Terms
- Figure Skating: A sport in which individuals, duos, or groups perform on figure skates on ice.
- Orthopedic Surgery: The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine: A prestigious medical school located in Chicago, Illinois.
- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science: A private, non-profit, historically black graduate school in Willowbrook, California.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Debi Thomas
- Wikipedia's article - Debi Thomas
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