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Why did you want to go into medicine?
I was working on my Ph.D. in
Physiology and realized I was
missing the human touch (the
monkeys didn't talk back!!).
How does working in a real
practice or hospital differ from
what you see on TV?
I don't think TV ever touches
on "the business" of it all.
What is the most interesting
thing about the brain?
Is the brain capable of
understanding the brain?
I'm not sure of the answer,
but it must border on the
metaphysical.
Knowledge is ...?
FUN!!!!
Why did you select
William Smith?
The campus was beautiful,
small and not too far away
from home.
What's the best meal you've
ever had?
Squid pasta at Corte Sconta in
Venice, Italy.
What quality do you most value
in your friends?
Fun, laughter, steadfastness.
What's your favorite pastime?
Tennis, travel and my dogs
(Monty, Phoenix and Spirit).
What's the best part of tackling
a new project?
The excitement of getting
started and not knowing
where it will end.
What is the most valuable
thing you own?
My health.
If you could start college over
and study any subject, what
would it be?
Creative writing.
Why do you want to go into
medicine?
I love the interaction with
people. Someday, I want to
lead medical mission trips.
How does working in a real
practice or hospital differ from
what you see on TV?
TV doesn't truly capture the
pain, sorrow and compassion.
What is the most interesting
thing about the brain?
Its incredible ability to store
memories. The smallest
sensory input can trigger a
vivid memory.
Knowledge is ...?
Understanding gained from
experience or study.
Why did you select
William Smith?
The sense of community,
emphasis on service and strong
pre-med program.
What's the best meal you've
ever had?
The home cooked meals my
mom and grandma make.
What quality do you most value
in your friends?
Positive energy.
What's your favorite pastime?
I love to scrapbook.
What's the best part of
tackling a new project?
The initial energy as creative
juices are flowing and you
envision the great outcome.
What is the most valuable
thing you own?
A book of my late-father's
childhood memories and
advice.
If you could start college over
and study any subject, what
would it be?
A combination of philosophy,
ethics and religious studies.