In the News
Inspirational athletes in the medical field.
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Ogonna: Two-time volleyball Olympian turned Surgeon.
In this article by USA Volleyball, Dr. Nnamani Silva shares how lessons learned in sport have helped her navigate the demanding medical field. Read about Dr. Nnamani Silva’s journey from the olympics to the operating room.
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Northwestern Football: How Tyler Gillikin balances sports and medical school.
Learn how Tyler Gillikin has balanced the demands of playing Division I football during medical school in this Chicago Tribune article.
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How Dr. Eric Heiden earned a place among America's greatest athletes.
Dr. Eric Heiden, five time Olympic gold medalist and orthopedic surgeon, is considered to be one of the greatest athletes in America. Learn about his story in this ESPN article.
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Hayley Wickenheiser says hockey prepared her for a career in medicine.
In this CBC article, six-time Olympian Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser shares how the lessons she learned in sports prepared her for a career in medicine.
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Athletes becoming doctors: Why do athletes excel in the medical profession?
This article by Catapult Sports explores some of the reasons why athletes make exceptional doctors.
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Myron Rolle: NFL player-turned-doctor on COVID-19 front line.
After playing in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, Dr. Myron Rolle is now a resident at Harvard Medical School. Read this CNBC piece to learn about his experience working 24-hour shifts on the front lines of COVID-19.
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Do student-athletes make good doctors?
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) interviewed experts and dove into the current research to answer the question: do student-athletes make good doctors? Spoiler: it appears they do!
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Inside Mark Hamilton's journey from the MLB to MD fighting Coronavirus.
Check out this ESPN article to see how former MLB first basemen Dr. Mark Hamilton has been helping his community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to Juggle a Pre-Med Focus and College Sports
Check out this US News article for some tips on time management and well-being for collegiate athletes pursuing a career in medicine.