Wednesday, August 22, 2012

OPMSA Meet-and-Greet: James Repko, Director of Social Affairs

If ever there was a reason to add an extra "wonder" to the 7 Wonders of the World, this would be your man. James, aka 'Handsome Jim', not only lives up to his name, he also packs a load of brains and loveability behind that shiny exterior. One of the brain-children behind OPMSA's weekly journal club, James is always there to help his fellow students get ahead however he can.

Besides being all kinds of awesome, James is a huge contributor to your educational experience. Here's what does as the OPMSA Director of Social Affairs:
  • Coordinates all OPMSA social activities and events.
  • Organizes the Annual Golf Tournament.
  • Coordinates OPMSA sponsored events.
  • Assists other OPMSA officers in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
  • Attends OPMSA Executive Board meetings.
HometownCresson, Pennsylvania

About meI love to stay busy, try anything new or adventurous and work out. I don't let any opportunity pass me by and I try to live by the motto work hard and play hard.

Why I decided to become a podiatristThe ability to work with my hands and have a guaranteed specialization in medicine.

My heroMy grandfather who came up from nothing became a teacher then went back to school become a dentist while raising 5 kids.

Advice I'd give new podiatry studentsKeep your life balanced. School can be overwhelming at times but make sure you keep time for other aspects of your life.

My favorite restaurant in CLE: Melt Bar & Grilled

My favorite bookThe Alchemist by Paolo Coehlo

What I do when a test week is overGo home or go out with friends

Best study musicElectronic or Trance

If I have 30 minutes of free time I will be: Getting outside to do something in the sun

Best advice I was ever givenNo man is better than you but you are better than no man either.

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