One afternoon I accompanied Callum to a visit with his department chair.

He wore his own clothes, not scrubs, and carried a cane.

I saw how difficult it was for him to walk past the surgical wing without turning toward its doors.

The chair, Dr.

Emerson, thanked him for the patients he had treated over the years.

Then he explained the practical reality: Callum would remain away from clinical duties while his care continued.

There might be teaching or mentoring work in the future if he wanted it and felt well enough.