donovan graduated at the top of his class , but from one of those south of the border universities.his lack of status had made it difficult to break into the medical community.his primary motivation for being a doctor had been family pressure and money.but george donovan had not been making very much money.he had found his first position with the va in atlanta , and was modestly compensated for minimal work.donovans talent as a physician far exceeded the demands of the va , and the money was never going to be acceptable .