Hiking with my son .
Skiing with my oldest son and my father , C . William Briscoe , MD
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As the practice has expanded , many of his patients have remained with him for over a decade . These enduring relationships provide him with a deep understanding of his patients as individuals , including the nuances of their behaviors . This insight enables him to detect subtle changes early on , allowing him to adjust treatment plans proactively before potential crises arise .
On the other hand , new perspectives can be helpful . As gratis faculty at UofL , he hosts medical students to give them real-world experience in a private practice and often finds that they can bring a fresh point of view .
“ It really mixes things up . You get to bring in a student and talk about what it ’ s been like to be with a patient over that many years or teach them about a new concept . A lot of times , students ask questions that force you to rethink things , especially when you ’ ve been seeing a patient for many years . The students keep you sharp and keep you on your toes .”
On the personal side , he doesn ’ t need much to keep him on his toes – his active lifestyle , hobbies and two kids keep him plenty busy . He fondly called himself an “ old gym rat ” and said that the rhythm of daily workouts has pushed him through the rigors of years of school and training . Even now , the post-workout “ runner ’ s high ” can leave him feeling refreshed and ready to reengage .
Another form of exercise he enjoys is hiking , especially with his father , now 83 years old . The pair have made it an annual tradition to take a hiking trip to different places around the world .
A major outlet and passion for him comes in the form of ski poles . He started skiing as a kid , but really picked up after residency . He has a very active mind that is difficult to shut off , he said , but the slopes provide an escape .
“ You can ski and be in a winter wonderland amidst the beauty of the mountains , pick a ski line and just go . You can ’ t think about anything else , or you ’ ll run into a tree . There ’ s no room to worry about anything . And now , being out there on the chairlift with our kids , talking the whole way up , and just watching them grow up from when they were little and barely skiing , to now – our teenager
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