Woman Becomes Neurosurgeon After Her Mom Was Left Paralyzed

Students are coated, in groups of five by various medical school staff at a Boston University School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony. Dr. Betsy trained to become a neurosurgeon for 15 years and now works at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.  PAT GREENHOUSE/THE BOSTON GLOBE VIA GETTY IMAGES

This woman trained as a neurosurgeon after her mom was left quadriplegic after being shot at by a gang member.

Dr. Betsy Grunch, 43, was inspired to train as a brain and spinal cord surgeon after a horrific incident left her mom, Betty Uriegas, 63, paralyzed from the neck down.