"I have been interested in healthcare for a long time. My love of emergency medicine started in my anatomy and biology classes. It fascinated me, so I continued to learn as much as possible about how the body works. When my brother was hospitalized after a car accident, I was with him every step of the way. My experience riding in the ambulance changed my perspective, and I knew that was what I wanted to do."

"I was drawn to emergency medicine after witnessing a horrible motorcycle accident that killed the rider and passenger. I had to remain on scene to speak with law enforcement and watched how the paramedics were composed and professional. I originally was drawn to veterinary medicine, but changed my career path after that incident."