Mike is the APMSA Representative and works hard to represent you on the National and State level. Among a plethora of other things, this is what Mike does for you:
- Represents podiatry students on a State and National level.
- Acts as an advocate on the political and legal stage to pass legislation that will benefit our occupation.
- Meets with the OPMSA Board to keep the students informed of the actions of the APMA.
- Help the APMA increase public awareness of podiatry.
Now that you know a bit of what his job is, here is what he wanted you to know about him:
My hometown: Burlington, KY
About me: My friends often joke that I should have been a meteorologist or a concert pianist. But to be honest, that would have involved too much calculus, or long nights of staring blankly at sheet music. Studying loads of biomechanics and physio? Not a problem.
Why I decided to become a podiatrist: Always wanted to be a doctor, and wanted something that would involve sports medicine. After shadowing a local podiatrist for some time, I was sold.
My hero: My Mother. When I want to know how to act, how to treat people and live a fulfilling life, I look at her example. She is my greatest teacher, next to the Lord.
My amazing talent: I wouldn't say it's amazing, but I can play the piano, violin ( a little) and percussion. I'm very much a music enthusiast.
Advice I'd give new podiatry students: There is no, absolutely NO substitute for hard work.
Favorite restaurant in CLE: Winking Lizard or DiBella's Subs.
Favorite book/what I am reading now: A variety of books that improve my outlook on business and relationships with people. Most are from the AAPPM booklist.
What I do when a test week is over: Gonna be honest here- Party that night, recover for 2-3 days… restart back to study mode.
Best study music: Film scores- John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, etc.
If I have 30 minutes of free time this is what I'm doing: Go for a short run, stare mindlessly at the TV, joke around with friends. Those 30 minutes usually go by very fast…
Best advice I was ever given: Ignore the soap opera, worry about yourself and work hard. Treat people ALWAYS with the Golden Rule in mind.
