within whatever limitations exist has led to significant changes in my overall life outlook.
What parts of your day-to-day do you enjoy the most?
I enjoy sitting with patients and their families to translate complex medical issues into a clear, practical plan:“ Here’ s where you are, here’ s where we’ re going and here’ s how we’ ll get there together.” Family meetings, interdisciplinary team rounds and those special first moments – like celebrating the first steps after a stroke, hearing an aphasic patient say their first words or the first time someone transfers independently – are easily the best parts of my day.
What are you most looking forward to regarding your future in medicine?
I’ m excited about building a career that combines clinical care, medical education and leadership. I enjoy thinking about how we can make rehabilitation more accessible, efficient and patient-centered through better systems, technology or training. In the long run, I hope to take on leadership roles where I can advocate for rehabilitation, support fellow physicians and influence how we provide value-based, compassionate care.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Most of my free time is happily spent with my family. My wife, Alex, and I have three young kids, Logan, Hudson and Mason, so I spend a lot of time at playgrounds and going on trips to the zoo, Science Center or Kentucky Kingdom. When I get some alone time, I enjoy playing
video games, watching sports, working on various home projects and hunting for bourbon.
What is your favorite thing about Louisville( restaurant, park, event, etc.)?
I really love how special Louisville is for young families like mine. There’ s no shortage of things to do in the city on weekends! I also love that, on those rare date nights, my wife and I know we will never have a bad meal here.
What is your favorite book, TV show or movie?
I’ m not a big movie or TV watcher, but when I have something on, it’ s usually a sports game in the background or watching one of my favorite teams disappoint me again.
What would be your baseball“ walk-up” song?
The Man by Aloe Blacc boosts my confidence in anything I’ m about to do.
Looking back, what would you tell your pre-med self?
I would say that medicine is a marathon, not a sprint, and it’ s important to care for your body, mind and relationships along the way. Your selfworth isn’ t defined by exam scores or CV items. Most importantly, you can be deeply invested in your patients while still being fully present in your life outside the hospital, and maintaining that balance requires setting firm boundaries.
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